Original Eau de Parfum bottle Original
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1955 Year 1988
£ Price Tier ££
New West Eau de Parfum bottle New West

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original
Pino Silvestre Original is a divisive classic. Some find it a refreshing, natural pine forest; others smell only kitchen herbs, cleaning products, or worse. It's a nostalgic trip for many but polarising for new noses - a true love-it-or-hate-it cheapie.
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Our Verdict - New West
A divisive classic that splits opinion between an artful, unique aquatic and a dated, harsh mess. The original 80s trailblazer, New West, is still turning heads, for better or worse, with its powerful green and woody marine vibe.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 5%
Floral 12% 9%
Fruity 0% 2%
Green 22% 18%
Sweet 11% 8%
Warm 13% 12%
Woody 22% 22%
Earthy 10% 14%
Animalic 5% 8%
Fresh 24% 30%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original EdP
New West EdP

Notes

Accords

Original New West
100%
Aromatic
100%
84%
Woody
85%
68%
Fresh Spicy
75%
48%
Green
49%
47%
Citrus
45%
Conifer
Herbal
44%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
84%
85%
Fresh Spicy shared
68%
75%
Green shared
48%
49%
47%
45%
44%

Performance

Original New West
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Original

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, aromatic profile makes it suitable for casual wear and daily refreshing, particularly for outdoorsy activities. However, its often-criticised weak performance and 'old-school' vibe make it less ideal for formal events or intimate dates.

New West

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its robust projection and longevity, combined with a prominent green and woody profile, make it less suitable for enclosed office spaces. However, its fresh and outdoorsy character is well-suited for casual wear and can even work for dates, though it might be too strong for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
89%
Accord
89%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Caraway notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original
New West
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