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Old Fashioned Eau de Parfum bottle Old Fashioned EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender M
2024 Year 2026
££££ Price Tier ££
Spartacus Eau de Toilette bottle Spartacus EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Old Fashioned EDP
Kilian's Old Fashioned is a divisonal boozy gourmand that delivers on its name, but isn't for everyone. Some find the realistic whiskey note captivating; others recoil from smelling like a "wealthy alcoholic old lady" or a night out. Not a safe blind-buy for the faint of liver.
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Our Verdict - Spartacus EDT
Don't let the ridiculously divisive bottle put you off - this is a proper crowd-pleasing, long-lasting scent. Ignore the haters; the juice actually counts here.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Old Fashioned EDP
Spartacus EDT

Notes

Accords

Old Fashioned Spartacus
100%
Amber
82%
85%
Sweet
100%
83%
Warm Spicy
62%
69%
Herbal
68%
Woody
39%
64%
Powdery
47%
Aromatic
64%
Vanilla
64%
63%
Balsamic
43%
49%
Green
47%
Nutty
Fruity
46%
Amber shared
100%
82%
Sweet shared
85%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
83%
62%
69%
Woody shared
68%
39%
64%
Aromatic shared
47%
64%
64%
Balsamic shared
63%
43%
49%
47%
46%

Performance

Old Fashioned Spartacus
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Old Fashioned

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its photorealistic boozy opening and strong amber character, this is best reserved for evening events or intimate dates, rather than the office. The scent profile is too direct and heavy for casual or sporty wear, but works well for formal occasions in cool weather when you want to make a statement.

Spartacus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its strong sillage and impressive longevity, as highlighted by reviews, make it a bit much for the office but perfect for dates where you want to be noticed. The sweet and warm accords lend themselves well to evening wear and casual outings, though it might be a tad informal for truly grand events. Definitely not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, sweet, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Old Fashioned EDP
Spartacus EDT
100ml
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