Desire Extreme Eau de Toilette vs Epic Adventure Eau de Parfum

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Desire Extreme Eau de Toilette bottle Desire Extreme EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Epic Adventure Eau de Parfum bottle Epic Adventure EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Desire Extreme EDT
This one's a proper marmite fragrance - you'll either love how it swerves the crowd-pleasers with its bold, dark character, or you'll find it an overwhelming, synthetic mess. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you're after something unique and masculine, it could be a winner.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Epic Adventure EDP
This one's a proper old-school charmer - a divisive classic fougere that pulls you into a rainy forest with its herbal, mossy depth. It’s either a timeless gem or a cheap aftershave, so tread carefully.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Desire Extreme EDT
Epic Adventure EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Leather 30% vs 34%
Amber 23% vs 27%
Only in Desire Extreme
Patchouli 24% Vetiver 21%
Only in Epic Adventure
Oakmoss 38%

Accords

Desire Extreme Epic Adventure
100%
Citrus
84%
58%
Fresh Spicy
100%
75%
Aromatic
97%
Mossy
87%
70%
Woody
82%
47%
Earthy
80%
Herbal
78%
77%
Leather
77%
Lavender
64%
Amber
61%
49%
Metallic
48%
Animalic
47%
Patchouli
Citrus shared
100%
84%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
100%
Aromatic shared
75%
97%
87%
Woody shared
70%
82%
Earthy shared
47%
80%
78%
Leather shared
77%
77%
64%
61%
49%
48%
47%

Performance

Desire Extreme Epic Adventure
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Desire Extreme

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate projection and longevity mean it won't overpower an office, but the darker, more intense leather and spicy accords are better suited for evening and casual wear. The polarizing nature also suggests it's not universally office-safe.

Epic Adventure

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Formal

Its classic fougere profile makes it quite versatile, suitable for casual wear or even a date. While some praise its excellent longevity, others find projection minimal, making it adaptable for both office and more formal settings where strong sillage could be overpowering.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, leather, aromatic

Key Differences

Adds artemisia and basil, drops bergamot and blood orange

Where to buy

Desire Extreme EDT
Epic Adventure EDP
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