Overture Man Eau de Parfum bottle Overture Man
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £££££
Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum bottle Tobacco Mandarin

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Overture Man Eau de Parfum
Overture Man is divisive, a complex beast of boozy spice and raw animalics. Not for the faint-hearted or those seeking broad appeal, it's a bold statement for the confident and the connoisseur.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Tobacco Mandarin isn't playing subtle, it's a bold, spicy, divisive beast with a penchant for staining clothes. You'll either adore its mysterious, opulent depth or recoil from its notorious cumin note - there's no middle ground here, mate.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 14%
Floral 3% 0%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 4% 1%
Sweet 15% 12%
Warm 37% 37%
Woody 12% 8%
Earthy 21% 23%
Animalic 14% 17%
Fresh 7% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Overture Man EdP
Tobacco Mandarin EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cumin 17% vs 41%
Shared Notes
Labdanum 13% vs 24%
Only in Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum
Frankincense 100%

Accords

Overture Man Eau de Parfum Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
69%
Fresh Spicy
100%
Tobacco
97%
93%
Amber
89%
Citrus
76%
74%
Woody
73%
71%
Smoky
Sweet
71%
67%
Animalic
66%
50%
Leather
67%
62%
Balsamic
Oud
61%
55%
Aromatic
54%
45%
Musky
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
69%
100%
97%
Amber shared
93%
89%
76%
Woody shared
74%
73%
71%
71%
Animalic shared
67%
66%
Leather shared
50%
67%
62%
Oud
61%
Aromatic shared
55%
54%
45%

Performance

Overture Man Eau de Parfum Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Overture Man Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and unique, challenging profile, with strong spicy and animalic notes, make it unsuitable for office or sport. However, its complex, boozy, and luxurious character lends itself to special date nights and formal events, though some find it too intense for even these.

Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and significant longevity, this scent is far too potent for an office environment, potentially overwhelming those around you. However, its dark, sensual, and luxurious character makes it an excellent choice for dates and formal evening events, where its intensity can truly shine.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
82%
Accord
58%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Amber, Woody accords and Labdanum, Leather notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Overture Man Eau de Parfum
Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum
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