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Which Should You Buy?
A modern, clean, and understated fragrance that’s a dead ringer for Byredo Bal d'Afrique for a fraction of the price. The only downside is the performance, which is a bit of a letdown.
This is a challenging wear for some, offering a raw, green, and unapologetically masculine scent. While many hail it as a superb GIT dupe with beastly performance, a fair few find the opening a bit too much, comparing it to cleaning products or even urinal cakes. Give it time; the drydown is where the magic happens.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 17% | 16% |
| Floral | 16% | 16% |
| Fruity | 3% | 0% |
| Green | 24% | 24% |
| Sweet | 9% | 13% |
| Warm | 4% | 2% |
| Woody | 8% | 7% |
| Earthy | 8% | 6% |
| Animalic | 15% | 11% |
| Fresh | 28% | 26% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile, combined with poor longevity and sillage, makes it perfect for office or casual wear where subtlety is key. It's not punchy enough for formal events or evening dates.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its potent initial projection and divisive opening might be overwhelming for a confined office setting, while the clean and fresh character makes it ideal for casual and sport use. Its underlying sophistication in the drydown can work for dates, but not overly formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Musky, Green accords and Tea, Violet Leaf notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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