du Sud Eau de Toilette bottle du Sud
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1996 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Smoky Citrus Eau de Parfum bottle Smoky Citrus

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - du Sud Eau de Toilette
A divisive but timeless citrus aromatic, Eau du Sud is either a glorious, enduring summer chypre or a fleeting, masculine, slightly bitter disappointment. You'll either adore its natural, earthy charm or be left utterly cold. Test before you commit.
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Our Verdict - Smoky Citrus Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a genuinely unique, dark citrus experience, but be warned - the metallic, smoky eucalyptus might not be everyone’s cup of tea. Definitely not a blind-buy.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 34% 25%
Floral 6% 5%
Fruity 4% 1%
Green 23% 12%
Sweet 4% 1%
Warm 1% 1%
Woody 14% 15%
Earthy 24% 26%
Animalic 0% 7%
Fresh 28% 32%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
du Sud EdT
Smoky Citrus EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 25% vs 30%
Only in du Sud Eau de Toilette
Basil 29% Grapefruit 25% Mandarin 21%
Only in Smoky Citrus Eau de Parfum
Lemon 41% Petitgrain 29%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 42% vs 27%
Patchouli 25% vs 20%
Only in du Sud Eau de Toilette
Vetiver 32%
Only in Smoky Citrus Eau de Parfum
Leather 27% Woody 25%

Accords

du Sud Eau de Toilette Smoky Citrus Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
100%
47%
Woody
79%
67%
Aromatic
71%
66%
Fresh Spicy
52%
Mineral
64%
58%
Green
Lavender
52%
49%
Earthy
47%
46%
Mossy
48%
Leather
48%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
47%
79%
Aromatic shared
67%
71%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
52%
64%
58%
52%
Earthy shared
49%
47%
Mossy shared
46%
48%
48%

Performance

du Sud Eau de Toilette Smoky Citrus Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

du Sud Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and often discreet nature makes it excellent for the office or casual wear, especially in warm weather. While some find it office-appropriate, its often moderate sillage and 'classic' feel might not suit a modern date night, and it's too subtle for formal events, despite its underlying elegance. It can work for sport due to its refreshing quality, but isn't built for high performance.

Smoky Citrus Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its strong, long-lasting presence means it's a bit much for a formal office setting. However, its unique and intriguing character makes it an excellent choice for dates or bold casual wear, where its unusual smoky citrus can truly shine.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
81%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Patchouli, Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

du Sud Eau de Toilette
Smoky Citrus Eau de Parfum
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