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Totem Yellow Eau de Toilette bottle Totem Yellow EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
U Gender M
2015 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Colonia Oud Eau de Toilette bottle Colonia Oud EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Totem Yellow EDT
This one's a crowd-pleaser for those who like their citrus with an unexpected edge. Totem Yellow brings a fresh, invigorating punch that’s both elegant and impressively long-lasting, making it a standout in a busy market. If you want citrus that avoids the typical summer sweetness, this is a winner.
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Our Verdict - Colonia Oud EDT
A divisive oud, this one. Some reckon it's a masterpiece of fresh, approachable oud-leather with beastly performance, while others find it unremarkable, lacking oud, or just a bit too much. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Totem Yellow EDT
Colonia Oud EDT

Notes

Only in Totem Yellow
Grapefruit 58% Lemon 42%
Only in Colonia Oud
Bergamot 50% Orange 50%
Shared Notes
Musk 28% vs 25%

Accords

Totem Yellow Colonia Oud
100%
Citrus
92%
52%
Woody
100%
Oud
83%
54%
Leather
78%
46%
Aromatic
75%
48%
Fresh Spicy
64%
57%
Green
Animalic
57%
Powdery
54%
52%
Fresh
Balsamic
49%
Musky
46%
Citrus shared
100%
92%
Woody shared
52%
100%
Oud
83%
Leather shared
54%
78%
Aromatic shared
46%
75%
Fresh Spicy shared
48%
64%
57%
57%
54%
52%
49%
46%

Performance

Totem Yellow Colonia Oud
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Totem Yellow

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

The strong citrus and green accords make it a great casual and sport scent, yet its surprising longevity and elegance elevate it beyond mere freshness. It's a bit too bold for formal events and while suitable for office, it might be a bit much for some colleagues.

Colonia Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its potent performance and sophisticated oud-leather profile make it ideal for formal occasions and dates. While some find it office-friendly due to its 'clean' oud, its intensity means you'd want to go easy on the sprays in a professional setting. Not at all suited for sport due to its rich, heavy nature.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, leather, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Totem Yellow EDT
Colonia Oud EDT
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