Man Eau de Toilette vs Détour Noir Eau de Parfum
Man EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1999 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Détour Noir EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This 90s gourmand classic is a surprisingly divisive choice, with many praising its unique coffee and vanilla blend, while others bemoan its frustratingly poor performance and sometimes synthetic feel. It's a cheap thrill, if you can get past the quirks.
This "clone" is highly divisive. Some see a cheap ticket to luxury, others a synthetic nightmare. You'll either get an amazing dupe, or a headache-inducing mess. Don't expect the quality of the original, but for the price, it might just surprise you.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and smooth, warm gourmand profile make it suitable for casual wear and intimate settings like dates. However, its perceived poor longevity means it might be less ideal for formal events where a lasting impression is desired, and it's definitely not for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and warm, inviting accords make it suitable for dates and casual outings, though the initial synthetic blast noted by some may deter from formal occasions. While many find it versatile for day-to-day, a powerful vanilla-heavy scent might be too much for smaller office environments.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean vanilla, lavender, woody
Adds apple and cardamom, drops amber and cedar
Where to buy
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