Avant Garde Eau de Parfum bottle Avant Garde
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2015
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Dominant Eau de Parfum bottle Dominant

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Avant Garde
If you're after a clean, fresh, and elegant scent without breaking the bank, Avant Garde is your shout. It’s got that crowd-pleasing, office-friendly vibe, though some find the drydown a bit dusty. Overall, a solid bet for a versatile everyday fragrance.
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Our Verdict - Dominant
This one's a statement piece, not for the faint-hearted. Dominant lives up to its name, demanding attention with its bold, opulent scent profile. Expect compliments but be ready for its intense presence.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 29% 41%
Floral 21% 20%
Fruity 4% 9%
Green 5% 3%
Sweet 24% 21%
Warm 18% 21%
Woody 2% 2%
Earthy 3% 1%
Animalic 14% 3%
Fresh 19% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Avant Garde EdP
Dominant EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Citrus 51% vs 42%
Only in Avant Garde
Bergamot 49%
Only in Dominant
Orange 58%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 59% vs 48%
Only in Avant Garde
Cardamom 41%
Only in Dominant
Clove 51%

Accords

Avant Garde Dominant
100%
White Floral
79%
Oud
100%
87%
Citrus
96%
68%
Amber
96%
73%
Warm Spicy
84%
81%
Musky
74%
Powdery
65%
Vanilla
61%
Aromatic
49%
Fresh Spicy
57%
52%
Fresh
47%
Animalic
46%
White Floral shared
100%
79%
Oud
100%
Citrus shared
87%
96%
Amber shared
68%
96%
Warm Spicy shared
73%
84%
81%
74%
65%
61%
Fresh Spicy shared
49%
57%
Fresh shared
52%
47%
46%

Performance

Avant Garde Dominant
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Avant Garde

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean and fresh profile with moderate longevity makes it an excellent choice for the office and casual wear. While elegant enough for a date or some formal events, its strong projection according to some reviews might be too much for intimate settings.

Dominant

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent oud and amber accords, combined with high sillage and longevity, make it unsuitable for an office environment. This opulent fragrance is best reserved for formal events or a special date night where its powerful presence can shine.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
81%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Citrus, Warm Spicy accords and Jasmine, Citrus notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Avant Garde
Dominant
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