Solo Eau de Toilette bottle Solo
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Complex Eau de Parfum bottle Complex

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Solo
This one's a divisive dark horse. Some reckon it's a classy, unique leather-tea blend, a more serious take on the original Solo. Others find it an absolute scrubber, akin to 'toilet spray' or a 'dusty gymnasium'. Try before you buy, unless you're a gambling man.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Complex
This one's not for the faint of heart - it's a beast mode leather bomb that divides opinion like no other. Definitely not a blind buy, but if you're brave enough, it promises a scent journey well outside the ordinary. Love it or hate it, 'Complex' lives up to its name.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 3% 0%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 17% 14%
Sweet 10% 7%
Warm 21% 31%
Woody 15% 12%
Earthy 15% 22%
Animalic 19% 24%
Fresh 17% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Solo EdT
Complex EdP

Notes

Accords

Solo Complex
100%
Amber
100%
86%
Fresh Spicy
60%
62%
Leather
74%
Smoky
70%
63%
Aromatic
68%
45%
Balsamic
58%
57%
Woody
57%
Animalic
54%
Herbal
57%
56%
Lavender
Oud
50%
49%
Warm Spicy
49%
48%
Green
Amber shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
86%
60%
Leather shared
62%
74%
70%
Aromatic shared
63%
68%
Balsamic shared
45%
58%
57%
Animalic shared
57%
54%
57%
56%
Oud
50%
Warm Spicy shared
49%
49%
48%

Performance

Solo Complex
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Solo

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its moderate performance and elegant leather-tea profile, this scent is ideal for office and formal wear, where refinement is key. It's also well-suited for dates due to its sensual character, but its richer accords make it less versatile for casual daytime or sport.

Complex

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Given its 'beast mode' projection and longevity, this is absolutely not an office scent; it would be far too overwhelming. It suits formal occasions, black-tie events, and special nights out due to its luxurious and unique character, but should be applied sparingly. Its challenging nature makes it less suitable for casual wear, where subtlety is often preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
86%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Leather, Frankincense notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Solo
Complex
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