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Which Should You Buy?
Dunhill Black is a divisive green scent, lauded for its unique nettle note, but criticised for poor performance. Some find it a fresh, versatile daily wear, while others can't stand its herbal bite or synthetic feel. Definitely not a blind buy.
Chases Chanel Platinum Egoiste's aromatic-woody-floral formula reasonably well, though the oakmoss-vetiver base is lighter and less crisply metallic than the original's cult signature.
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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, green, and subtle nature with weak projection makes it ideal for office wear and casual settings, where it won't overpower. The lack of strong sillage and longevity, however, diminishes its impact for dates (unless oversprayed) and formal events.
Seasons
A crisp green-aromatic scent that works well in spring and autumn.
Occasions
Polished and clean enough for the office and formal wear, with reasonable date-night appeal.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean aromatic, woody, green
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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