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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a right old muddle. Some say it's PDM Layton in a fresh suit, others reckon it's an expensive error in a bottle. Al Haramain themselves have weighed in to say it's a 'twisted and modified' Detour Noir, which frankly, clears up nothing. Expect a versatile, crowd-pleasing scent, but don't be surprised if your bottle smells completely different from your mate's.
This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some love its unique aromatic iris, others find it too reminiscent of church or soap. Give it time to macerate, then decide if its powdery floral charms are for you.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 13% |
| Floral | 14% | 12% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 13% | 17% |
| Sweet | 18% | 20% |
| Warm | 17% | 19% |
| Woody | 9% | 9% |
| Earthy | 7% | 11% |
| Animalic | 11% | 8% |
| Fresh | 20% | 19% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its noted versatility and crowd-pleasing nature, as highlighted in reviews, make it suitable for casual and date settings. While some reviewers call it a 'freshie', its aromatic and warm spicy facets, coupled with mentions of 'potent' performance, mean it's less ideal for formal situations and office wear where subtlety is key.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its aromatic and subtly powdery nature, this scent is quite versatile. It's refined enough for formal settings and dates, while its clean feel makes it acceptable for the office, though perhaps a bit much for purely casual daytime wear or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Powdery accords and Musk, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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