Is Fragrance World Colosseum a dupe of Argos Fragrances Triumph Of Bacchus?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper divisive boozy-vanilla-tobacco bomb. Gloriously opulent to some, a headache-inducing cough syrup to others. You simply must try before you buy, as the love-it-or-hate-it crowd is pretty evenly split.
A divisive take on a popular scent profile, Colosseum is a boozy, fruity amber that some find irresistible, while others are left cold by its sharp edges and perceived lack of depth. Love it or leave it, it's certainly got people talking.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This fragrance is an absolute beast in terms of projection and longevity, making it far too overpowering for an office setting. Its sweet, boozy, and tobacco-laden profile is perfect for date nights and formal events, though some find it acceptable for casual wear in cooler weather.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find this wearable in the office, its prominent boozy and sweet fruity notes prevent it from being a solid professional choice. It's much better suited for casual outings or dates, and its warmth can even work for formal events, though it lacks true gravitas. Sport is out of the question for this amber-heavy scent profile.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Amber, Saffron, Jasmine
Without musk and tobacco
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Triumph Of Bacchus EDP
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United Kingdom from the Netherlands. How import charges work