Original Eau de Parfum bottle Original
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1955 Year 2016
£ Price Tier ££
Grenadille d'Afrique Eau de Parfum bottle Grenadille d'Afrique

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original Eau de Parfum
Pino Silvestre Original is a divisive classic. Some find it a refreshing, natural pine forest; others smell only kitchen herbs, cleaning products, or worse. It's a nostalgic trip for many but polarising for new noses - a true love-it-or-hate-it cheapie.
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Our Verdict - Grenadille d'Afrique Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive woody-aromatic that some find sophisticated and others find plain or 'old-fashioned.' It's a skin scent champion for many, but some wish it packed more of a punch. Definitely try before you buy to see if it hits your sweet spot.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 14%
Floral 12% 18%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 22% 20%
Sweet 11% 6%
Warm 13% 4%
Woody 22% 25%
Earthy 10% 9%
Animalic 5% 4%
Fresh 24% 27%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original EdP
Grenadille d'Afrique EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 19% vs 49%
Bergamot 18% vs 50%
Only in Original Eau de Parfum
Juniper 22% Basil 21% Lemon 19%
Only in Grenadille d'Afrique Eau de Parfum
Juniper 55% Violet 45%
Shared Notes
Musk 18% vs 15%
Only in Grenadille d'Afrique Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 31% Ebony 19% Tea 17% Labdanum 17%

Accords

Original Eau de Parfum Grenadille d'Afrique Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
97%
84%
Woody
100%
68%
Fresh Spicy
69%
Earthy
58%
Powdery
52%
47%
Citrus
49%
48%
Green
48%
Lavender
48%
Musky
47%
45%
Conifer
Aromatic shared
100%
97%
Woody shared
84%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
68%
69%
58%
52%
Citrus shared
47%
49%
Green shared
48%
48%
48%
47%
45%

Performance

Original Eau de Parfum Grenadille d'Afrique Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Original Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, aromatic profile makes it suitable for casual wear and daily refreshing, particularly for outdoorsy activities. However, its often-criticised weak performance and 'old-school' vibe make it less ideal for formal events or intimate dates.

Grenadille d'Afrique Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and refined woody, aromatic profile make it incredibly versatile for office and casual wear, allowing for frequent use without being overwhelming. While it has a sophisticated edge suitable for dates, its often quiet projection makes it less ideal for formal events where a more commanding presence might be desired. It's too subdued and refined for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
86%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Juniper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original Eau de Parfum
Grenadille d'Afrique Eau de Parfum
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