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Sunshine Man Eau de Parfum bottle Sunshine Man EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender M
2015 Year 2006
££ Price Tier ££
Pi Original Code Eau de Toilette bottle Pi Original Code EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sunshine Man EDP
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's bottled sunshine and pure artistry; for others, it's a cloying, medicinal mess or even worse, like 'dirty horse stalls'. Definitely not a safe blind buy, despite what some might claim.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Pi Original Code EDT
A divisive scent, many find this vanilla-heavy oriental a sensual showstopper, but others consider it merely a repackage of the original Pi. If you want something that commands attention and seduces, this is worth hunting down.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sunshine Man EDP
Pi Original Code EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 38% vs 18%
Vanilla 37% vs 27%
Cedar 23% vs 13%
Only in Pi Original Code
Almond 23% Benzoin 18%

Accords

Sunshine Man Pi Original Code
100%
Aromatic
70%
89%
Vanilla
100%
87%
Sweet
63%
73%
Lavender
73%
Woody
47%
71%
Herbal
68%
Fresh Spicy
54%
65%
Citrus
49%
Almond
65%
47%
Amber
63%
Fruity
51%
Nutty
51%
Aromatic shared
100%
70%
Vanilla shared
89%
100%
Sweet shared
87%
63%
73%
Woody shared
73%
47%
71%
Fresh Spicy shared
68%
54%
Citrus shared
65%
49%
65%
Amber shared
47%
63%
51%
51%

Performance

Sunshine Man Pi Original Code
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sunshine Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its nuclear performance and strong sillage, often described as 'beast mode,' make it less suitable for an office setting where subtlety is key. However, its unique and seductive profile, often called opulent or beautiful, makes it a fantastic choice for dates and special casual events, transitioning well into evenings.

Pi Original Code

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent vanilla and amber accords make it a bit much for the office but perfect for dates and evening events. The strong sillage and longevity mean it will leave a lasting impression, either good or bad depending on the audience.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, vanilla, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sunshine Man EDP
Pi Original Code EDT
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