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Fortitude Eau de Parfum bottle Fortitude EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender U
2018 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££££
Hermessence Cedre Sambac Eau de Toilette bottle Hermessence Cedre Sambac EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fortitude EDP
If you're after a loud, proud lily bomb with an animalic edge, this is it. It's gloriously extra and not for the faint of heart, but if you want to make a statement, Fortitude delivers.
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Our Verdict - Hermessence Cedre Sambac EDT
This one's a proper chameleon. Some love its creamy, indolic jasmine and smooth cedar, while others bemoan a plasticky note or a glaring lack of discernible cedar. It's a divisive brew, not for blind buys, and definitely one to test on your own skin.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fortitude EDP
Hermessence Cedre Sambac EDT

Notes

Fortitude
Hermessence Cedre Sambac

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 30% vs 100%
Only in Fortitude
Woody 100%
Only in Hermessence Cedre Sambac
Cedar 100%

Accords

Fortitude Hermessence Cedre Sambac
100%
White Floral
100%
44%
Woody
100%
49%
Citrus
43%
Animalic
5%
Floral
20%
Powdery
20%
Aromatic
10%
Fresh
10%
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
44%
100%
49%
Animalic shared
43%
5%
20%
20%
10%
10%

Performance

Fortitude Hermessence Cedre Sambac
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fortitude

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its potent white floral nature and animalic undertones, Fortitude is best suited for evenings and special events rather than the office. It's too commanding for a casual setting, but shines brightly for dates or formal occasions where you want to make a lasting impression.

Hermessence Cedre Sambac

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile for daily wear, though its sophisticated, clean character lends itself well to casual and date settings. The creamy white florals and woody base prevent it from being a powerhouse, keeping it appropriate for office wear too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, woody, animalic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fortitude EDP
Hermessence Cedre Sambac EDT
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