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The Beat Eau de Parfum bottle The Beat EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2008 Year 2015
££ Price Tier £
Aura Eau de Parfum bottle Aura EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Beat EDP
This discontinued gem is mourned by many, offering a uniquely fresh yet warm profile that evokes nostalgia and widespread compliments. Its 'masterpiece' status among fans is undeniable, contrasting sharply with those who find it a bit too peppery or simply 'meh'.
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Our Verdict - Aura EDP
This is a seriously polarising clone of Invictus Aqua, hyped by some as a cheaper, better performer and slammed by others for its cloying sweetness and lack of longevity. Batch variation seems to be a real issue here, so buyer beware.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Beat EDP
Aura EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 23% vs 27%
Cardamom 22% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Musk 39% vs 32%
Vetiver 30% vs 18%
Only in The Beat
Cedar 30%

Accords

The Beat Aura
100%
Citrus
84%
57%
Fresh Spicy
100%
71%
Aromatic
99%
75%
Powdery
92%
77%
Musky
54%
60%
Warm Spicy
76%
75%
Woody
69%
74%
Green
65%
Iris
56%
Lavender
55%
Citrus shared
100%
84%
Fresh Spicy shared
57%
100%
Aromatic shared
71%
99%
Powdery shared
75%
92%
Musky shared
77%
54%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
76%
Woody shared
75%
69%
74%
Iris shared
65%
56%
55%

Performance

The Beat Aura
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Beat

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile with moderate longevity makes it perfect for office and casual wear. While some find it suitable for dates, its lack of strong sillage might not make it ideal for formal evening events.

Aura

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its strong projection and sweet, fresh profile make it excellent for casual wear and dates, where its 'sex bomb' appeal shines. However, due to its potential to be "loud" and fill a room, it's less suitable for office environments or formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, musky, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Beat EDP
Aura EDP
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