Sensuous Eau de Parfum vs Makalu Parfum

Sensuous

Edp	Concentration	Parfum
U	Gender	U
2008	Year	2016
££	Price Tier	££££

Makalu

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sensuous Eau de Parfum

Estee Lauder's Sensuous is a divisive one: some adore its unique woody-honey vibe, finding it a comforting 'warm hug', whilst others find it outdated, chalky, or just 'meh'. It's currently back in stock after a brief scare, but reports suggest it might not be the powerhouse it once was.

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Our Verdict - Makalu Parfum

This one's a proper divisive scent; you'll either get an intriguing, smoky wood or a sharpie-and-plastic mess. Definitely sample first, as it's not a safe blind buy by any stretch.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	2%
Floral	35%	32%
Fruity	2%	0%
Green	3%	4%
Sweet	28%	26%
Warm	15%	18%
Woody	22%	21%
Earthy	7%	12%
Animalic	7%	5%
Fresh	5%	4%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Sensuous EdP

Makalu Parfum

Notes

Only in Sensuous Eau de Parfum

Lily 35% Jasmine 33% Magnolia 32%

Only in Makalu Parfum

Peru Balsam 29% Mimosa 24% Geranium 24% Rose 23%

Shared Notes

Amber 34% vs 12%

Ylang-Ylang 22% vs 14%

Only in Sensuous Eau de Parfum

Woody 43%

Only in Makalu Parfum

Incense 17% Clove 15% Jasmine 15% Iris 14% Orange Blossom 13%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 31% vs 13%

Only in Sensuous Eau de Parfum

Honey 29% Pepper 24% Mandarin 16%

Only in Makalu Parfum

Birch 17% Guaiac Wood 15% Cedar 15% Brown Sugar 15% Tonka Bean 13% Patchouli 10%

Accords

Sensuous Eau de Parfum Makalu Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

52%

Amber

78%

Balsamic

73%

Smoky

70%

Leather

66%

60%

Honey

52%

Warm Spicy

58%

50%

Sweet

58%

Yellow Floral

58%

52%

Powdery

56%

Rose

56%

52%

Fresh Spicy

51%

Floral

51%

White Floral

Woody shared

100%

Amber shared

52%

78%

Balsamic

73%

Smoky

70%

Leather

66%

Honey

60%

Warm Spicy shared

52%

58%

Sweet shared

50%

58%

Yellow Floral

58%

Powdery shared

52%

56%

Rose

56%

Fresh Spicy

52%

Floral

51%

White Floral

51%

Performance

Sensuous Eau de Parfum Makalu Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sensuous Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and warm, comforting accords make it a solid choice for office and casual wear, providing a subtle presence. Many consider it an 'office safe' scent given its clean, unobtrusive nature. However, it's generally considered too soft for an impact on dates or formal events, and definitely not suited for sport.

Makalu Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its strong woody, amber and smoky profile, Makalu leans away from casual wear or the office. Its unique and bold character makes it better suited for evening dates or formal events where it can make a statement without being overpowering.