L'Agent Eau de Parfum bottle L'Agent
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2011 Year 2002
£ Price Tier ££
Cabaret Eau de Parfum bottle Cabaret

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Our Verdict - L'Agent Eau de Parfum
A divisive yet captivating scent, L'Agent is for those who dare. Forget safe and mainstream - this is a bold, dark, and sensuous beast. Love it or hate it, it demands attention and makes a powerful statement. Discontinued, but Miss AP is a decent stand-in.
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Our Verdict - Cabaret Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive beauty. Some adore its dark, smoky rose and patchouli with hints of a bygone era, calling it a cheap niche thrill. Others find the modern formulation diluted, dull, or simply dusty. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it affair among scent enthusiasts.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 0%
Floral 36% 43%
Fruity 3% 0%
Green 12% 5%
Sweet 19% 19%
Warm 18% 10%
Woody 13% 14%
Earthy 13% 16%
Animalic 9% 8%
Fresh 7% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Agent EdP
Cabaret EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 14% vs 27%
Amber 13% vs 14%
Sandalwood 12% vs 19%
Musk 12% vs 21%
Only in L'Agent Eau de Parfum
Incense 19% Myrrh 16% Labdanum 12%
Only in Cabaret Eau de Parfum
White Oleander 16%

Accords

L'Agent Eau de Parfum Cabaret Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
85%
62%
Woody
100%
Floral
96%
Rose
92%
47%
Powdery
90%
62%
Warm Spicy
83%
44%
Patchouli
80%
58%
Balsamic
72%
54%
Musky
65%
50%
Smoky
64%
46%
Sweet
Amber shared
100%
85%
Woody shared
62%
100%
96%
92%
Powdery shared
47%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
62%
83%
Patchouli shared
44%
80%
Balsamic shared
58%
72%
Musky shared
54%
65%
Smoky shared
50%
64%
46%

Performance

L'Agent Eau de Parfum Cabaret Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Agent Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

L'Agent's strong sillage and heavy, dark accords make it unsuitable for office or casual wear, where it would be overpowering. Its intense, seductive character is perfectly suited for date nights and formal evening events, as many reviewers attest to its compliment-getting power in intimate settings.

Cabaret Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it suitable for office wear due to its perceived subtlety, many describe a 'dirty', 'smoky' vibe and a 'night-time wear' quality, especially the original, making it better suited for dates and formal evenings. Its distinctive character, particularly the incense and patchouli, makes it too assertive for sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
87%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Amber accords and Rose, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Agent Eau de Parfum
Cabaret Eau de Parfum
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