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Despicable For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Despicable For Men EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2006 Year 2019
£ Price Tier ££
Cashmere Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Cashmere Wood EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Despicable For Men EDP
Despicable copies Sean John's Unforgivable - that sparkling citrus opening melting into lavender, iris and a smooth cashmere-wood base. The dupe captures the fresh-fougere-to-creamy-wood arc but reads flatter, with shorter longevity than the FiFi-winning original.
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Our Verdict - Cashmere Wood EDP
A potent, polarising oud-iris bomb that some hail as a hidden gem, others as overwhelmingly cloying. It's not for the faint of heart, delivering killer performance and an intense, masculine aura often compared to Dior Homme Parfum.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Despicable For Men EDP
Cashmere Wood EDP

Notes

Accords

Despicable For Men Cashmere Wood
60%
Woody
100%
45%
Powdery
81%
80%
Citrus
51%
Amber
78%
70%
Aromatic
Iris
66%
60%
Fresh
Cacao
58%
Oud
58%
Musky
54%
Sweet
50%
Woody shared
60%
100%
Powdery shared
45%
81%
Citrus shared
80%
51%
78%
70%
66%
60%
58%
Oud
58%
54%
50%

Performance

Despicable For Men Cashmere Wood
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Strong
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Despicable For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The sparkling citrus and clean woods favour spring and summer, with enough warmth for mild autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Fresh and versatile, it slots easily into office, casual and daily wear.

Cashmere Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This fragrance is an absolute beast in terms of performance, with reviews noting killer projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for an office setting. Its rich, dark, and sophisticated profile, with prominent oud and iris, leans heavily towards formal events or intimate date nights, where its powerful sillage can leave a lasting impression.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Despicable For Men EDP
Cashmere Wood EDP
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