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Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously slick, sophisticated leather offering from Dunhill. It's an absolute steal given its quality, delivering a smooth, dark, and utterly masculine scent that punches well above its price point. Skip it if you're not into intense leather, though.
This is Victoria's Secret trying something genuinely daring, and it's paid off for many. It's not a safe blind buy, with its divisive opening and strong oud-leather character, but it offers surprising depth and luxury for the price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 10% |
| Floral | 14% | 17% |
| Fruity | 1% | 2% |
| Green | 12% | 11% |
| Sweet | 8% | 13% |
| Warm | 20% | 17% |
| Woody | 11% | 4% |
| Earthy | 11% | 11% |
| Animalic | 28% | 30% |
| Fresh | 18% | 19% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its rich, dark, and intense leather character, with decent projection, means it might be a bit much for a conservative office setting. However, its elegance and smooth delivery make it perfect for dates and evening formal events, especially in cooler weather. It's too heavy for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
The strong oud and leather accords, coupled with frequent mentions of its 'sexy' and 'dark' character, make it ideal for date nights and formal events. While some find it suitable for the office due to its soft projection, many experience it as quite potent and not an everyday casual scent.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Leather, Oud, Powdery accords and Violet Leaf, Suede notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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