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Which Should You Buy?
Mena is a scent that provokes strong reactions. Prepare yourself for an orthodox church in a bottle, a rich, resinous amber and sandalwood affair. Some find it a spiritual masterpiece, others a challenging, even 'soiled nappy' scent. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it kind of fragrance.
This one's got people split. Some rave about its smooth, expensive incense-vanilla drydown, others find it shockingly generic and overpriced. Definitely not a safe blind buy, especially given its hefty price tag and the wildly inconsistent customer service reviews.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
Its rich, resinous character and significant projection make it unsuitable for an office setting. However, the luxurious, warm amber and sandalwood make it an ideal choice for a date or formal evening, while being a bit too heavy for casual daytime wear.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and decent longevity make it suitable for a date or formal event, where its luxurious warmth can shine without overpowering. It's a bit too heavy and distinctive for everyday office wear, and entirely unsuitable for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, warm spicy, amber
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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