The Secret Eau de Parfum bottle The Secret
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2010 Year 1991
££ Price Tier ££
Sienna Eau de Toilette bottle Sienna

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Sienna
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Secret
A universally agreeable, mass-appealing scent, The Secret delivers a softer, more wearable take on the 1 Million DNA. It's a reliable cheapie that won't blow anyone's socks off but earns solid respect for its price.
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Our Verdict - Sienna
Sienna is a classic, warm, and sophisticated leather scent, widely adored before its discontinuation. It's often hailed as the true essence of a 'Proper English Gentleman', leaving many longing for its return.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 13%
Floral 1% 0%
Fruity 3% 1%
Green 6% 19%
Sweet 8% 4%
Warm 32% 33%
Woody 16% 7%
Earthy 9% 13%
Animalic 21% 24%
Fresh 20% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Secret EdP
Sienna EdT

Notes

Accords

The Secret Sienna
100%
Warm Spicy
80%
100%
Cinnamon
82%
Leather
100%
65%
Green
82%
72%
Citrus
70%
68%
Woody
67%
Aromatic
60%
Animalic
65%
58%
Musky
Smoky
51%
Fresh
50%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
80%
100%
Leather shared
82%
100%
Green shared
65%
82%
Citrus shared
72%
70%
68%
67%
Animalic shared
60%
65%
58%
51%
50%

Performance

The Secret Sienna
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Secret

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and generally inoffensive nature make it suitable for casual wear or even the office, though some find it too intimate for grand gestures. It's often recommended for 'date night' due to its warm, seductive accords, but its price point makes it an ideal everyday reach.

Sienna

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and refined character make Sienna perfect for office and formal wear, projecting professionalism without being overwhelming. While some find it suitable for everyday wear, its sophisticated leather and spicy accords might be a bit much for casual settings or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
78%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Leather, Green, Warm Spicy accords and Leather notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Secret
Sienna
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