Jicky Eau de Parfum bottle Jicky
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Sunshine Man Eau de Parfum bottle Sunshine Man

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Jicky
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Jicky Eau de Parfum
Jicky is a bona fide classic, but it's not for everyone. Expect a challenging opening that polarises opinion, from 'mothballs and bad breath' to 'uniquely intriguing'. Give it time to settle, and you'll be rewarded with a complex, sophisticated, clean drydown that hints at its legendary status.
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Our Verdict - Sunshine Man Eau de Parfum
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

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 13%
Floral 18% 7%
Fruity 1% 4%
Green 20% 16%
Sweet 24% 30%
Warm 11% 14%
Woody 12% 16%
Earthy 8% 5%
Animalic 1% 0%
Fresh 17% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Jicky EdP
Sunshine Man EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 36% vs 28%
Only in Jicky Eau de Parfum
Bergamot 33% Rosemary 30%
Only in Sunshine Man Eau de Parfum
Immortelle 25% Brandy 25% Orange 21%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 34% vs 37%
Tonka Bean 31% vs 38%
Only in Jicky Eau de Parfum
Opoponax 35%
Only in Sunshine Man Eau de Parfum
Cedar 24%

Accords

Jicky Eau de Parfum Sunshine Man Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
100%
63%
Vanilla
89%
52%
Sweet
87%
84%
Fresh Spicy
68%
63%
Woody
73%
62%
Lavender
73%
Herbal
71%
58%
Citrus
65%
58%
Amber
47%
48%
Balsamic
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
63%
89%
Sweet shared
52%
87%
Fresh Spicy shared
84%
68%
Woody shared
63%
73%
Lavender shared
62%
73%
71%
Citrus shared
58%
65%
Amber shared
58%
47%
48%

Performance

Jicky Eau de Parfum Sunshine Man Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Jicky Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated aromatic and woody accords lean towards more formal and intimate settings, but it can be worn in the office if applied lightly. The initial challenging opening means it's not an instant crowd-pleaser for casual wear or sport.

Sunshine Man Eau de Parfum

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
85%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Lavender, Tonka Bean notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Jicky Eau de Parfum
Sunshine Man Eau de Parfum
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