Xanadu Eau de Toilette bottle Xanadu
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1992 Year 1994
£ Price Tier ££
Earl Grey Eau de Parfum bottle Earl Grey

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Xanadu
This one's a clean-cut, balanced take on an old-school spicy citrus. It’s got a real invigorating kick that mellows to a woody, resinous base. Definitely one to reach for when you need to clear your head.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Earl Grey
A truly polarising juice, Earl Grey either delights with its earthy, spicy depth or disappoints with a dank, mouldy edge. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, so definitely sample first.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 28%
Floral 5% 13%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 0% 3%
Sweet 17% 10%
Warm 21% 14%
Woody 32% 32%
Earthy 22% 15%
Animalic 2% 0%
Fresh 7% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Xanadu EdT
Earl Grey EdP

Notes

Accords

Xanadu Earl Grey
100%
Woody
84%
70%
Warm Spicy
100%
89%
Amber
61%
Patchouli
85%
72%
Citrus
75%
58%
Balsamic
52%
44%
Fresh Spicy
52%
Earthy
52%
46%
Sweet
Woody shared
100%
84%
Warm Spicy shared
70%
100%
89%
Patchouli shared
61%
85%
Citrus shared
72%
75%
Balsamic shared
58%
52%
Fresh Spicy shared
44%
52%
52%
46%

Performance

Xanadu Earl Grey
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Xanadu

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its invigorating yet balanced profile makes it suitable for regular casual wear and even the office, as it's clean and not overwhelming. It's a bit too old-school for most date nights and lacks the freshness for active sports.

Earl Grey

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm and spicy nature makes it a good fit for cosier, more intimate settings like a date, though its divisive character means it's less safe for formal or office wear. The earthiness might appeal for casual outings, but its lack of overt freshness rules out sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
91%
Notes
92%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Citrus, Warm Spicy accords and Spicy, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Xanadu
Earl Grey
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