Bucephalus XII Eau de Parfum bottle Bucephalus XII
Edp Concentration Edp
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2022 Year 2023
£ Price Tier ££££
Sun Ræ Eau de Parfum bottle Sun Ræ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bucephalus XII
This one's a proper beast, a true compliment-getter with serious projection. It's divisive, though - some get a sophisticated blue scent, others are hit with something completely different, even a cigarette smell. Test before you commit, but if it works, it works hard.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Sun Ræ
A bright, spiced citrus that evokes summer days, though some might find it a bit too fleeting. It's a crowd-pleaser that brightens your mood, but don't expect it to last from dawn till dusk.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 16%
Floral 8% 2%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 6% 5%
Sweet 14% 9%
Warm 31% 43%
Woody 16% 16%
Earthy 13% 12%
Animalic 8% 9%
Fresh 22% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bucephalus XII EdP
Sun Ræ EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 43% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Pepper 25% vs 61%
Only in Sun Ræ
Cardamom 39%
Shared Notes
Amber 26% vs 22%
Musk 21% vs 29%
Vetiver 19% vs 25%
Sandalwood 13% vs 22%
Only in Bucephalus XII
Patchouli 19%

Accords

Bucephalus XII Sun Ræ
100%
Woody
48%
79%
Warm Spicy
100%
94%
Fresh Spicy
99%
89%
Citrus
96%
95%
Amber
88%
Aromatic
64%
75%
Musky
48%
74%
Powdery
47%
69%
Earthy
52%
69%
Patchouli
Fresh
47%
Woody shared
100%
48%
Warm Spicy shared
79%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
94%
99%
Citrus shared
89%
96%
95%
Aromatic shared
88%
64%
Musky shared
75%
48%
Powdery shared
74%
47%
Earthy shared
69%
52%
69%
47%

Performance

Bucephalus XII Sun Ræ
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Bucephalus XII

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it less suitable for a confined office setting, where it might be overwhelming. However, these same qualities, combined with its complex and masculine profile, make it excellent for dates or casual outings where you want to make an impression and last all day.

Sun Ræ

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, energetic, and clean profile makes it ideal for casual wear, office settings, and sport, provided it's reapplied for longevity. The intimate sillage makes it less suitable for formal events where a more pronounced presence might be desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
88%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Citrus accords and Lemon, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bucephalus XII
Sun Ræ
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