85%
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Mefisto Eau de Parfum bottle Mefisto
Edp Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2009 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Rebus Extrait bottle Rebus

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mefisto Eau de Parfum
Mefisto is a fresh citrus bomb that's undeniably classy. It's often compared to Silver Mountain Water but with more floral depth and better performance. While some find it leans feminine, it's overwhelmingly lauded as a sophisticated, uplifting men's scent.
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Our Verdict - Rebus Extrait
Rebus is a truly polarising scent; a bold, challenging oud that divides opinion between 'fecal beast' and 'irresistibly sexy body odour'. It's not for the faint of heart, but those who dare might just find their new signature.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 21%
Floral 22% 11%
Fruity 3% 1%
Green 6% 12%
Sweet 11% 15%
Warm 3% 9%
Woody 15% 20%
Earthy 5% 8%
Animalic 9% 16%
Fresh 26% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mefisto EdP
Rebus Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 34% vs 25%
Lemon 29% vs 24%
Only in Mefisto Eau de Parfum
Grapefruit 36%
Only in Rebus Extrait
Galbanum 25% Orris 25%
Only in Mefisto Eau de Parfum
Lavender 37% Iris 32% Rose 32%
Shared Notes
Musk 31% vs 36%
Sandalwood 26% vs 38%
Amber 20% vs 25%
Only in Mefisto Eau de Parfum
Cedar 22%

Accords

Mefisto Eau de Parfum Rebus Extrait
100%
Citrus
88%
62%
Powdery
100%
60%
Aromatic
77%
Oud
77%
57%
Woody
69%
57%
Fresh Spicy
63%
Green
63%
55%
Lavender
60%
50%
Iris
58%
49%
Rose
48%
Musky
Citrus shared
100%
88%
Powdery shared
62%
100%
Aromatic shared
60%
77%
Oud
77%
Woody shared
57%
69%
Fresh Spicy shared
57%
63%
63%
Lavender shared
55%
60%
Iris shared
50%
58%
49%
48%

Performance

Mefisto Eau de Parfum Rebus Extrait
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Mefisto Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its fresh, clean, and uplifting profile makes it perfect for casual and daytime office wear, projecting confidence without being overwhelming. While reviewers noted good longevity, it's generally considered less robust for formal or strenuous sport settings.

Rebus Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and often-described 'challenging' opening, Rebus is unsuitable for office wear. Its unique and sensual animalic quality makes it intriguing for dates and formal evening events, though its performance might be too much for casual daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
89%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mefisto Eau de Parfum
Rebus Extrait
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