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New Haarlem Eau de Parfum bottle New Haarlem EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2003 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Saintly A Eau de Parfum bottle Saintly A EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - New Haarlem EDP
Divisive, love-it-or-hate-it. This 'sexy pancakes' scent has a cult following who adore its edible warmth and beast mode performance, but it's not for everyone. Some find the maple syrup note overwhelming and artificial, leaning into cloying territory.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Saintly A EDP
Saintly A chases the iconic Mugler A*Men, capturing the coffee-caramel-chocolate gourmand stack over musty patchouli, though it wears softer and shorter than the house-filling, near-eternal original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
New Haarlem EDP
Saintly A EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 44% vs 29%
Bergamot 28% vs 27%
Only in New Haarlem
Green 27%
Shared Notes
Coffee 62% vs 38%
Only in New Haarlem
Cedar 38%
Only in Saintly A
Patchouli 36% Birch Tar 25%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 29% vs 20%
Tonka Bean 23% vs 22%

Accords

New Haarlem Saintly A
100%
Coffee
90%
Vanilla
89%
Warm Spicy
55%
Gourmand
85%
51%
Sweet
80%
75%
Lavender
64%
Woody
60%
64%
Amber
60%
Aromatic
50%
54%
Patchouli
51%
Powdery
Smoky
45%
100%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
89%
55%
85%
Sweet shared
51%
80%
75%
Woody shared
64%
60%
64%
Aromatic shared
60%
50%
54%
51%
45%

Performance

New Haarlem Saintly A
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

New Haarlem

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and syrupy sweetness make it a poor fit for the office, potentially cloying to others. However, the comforting gourmand profile and long-lasting nature are perfect for casual outings or intimate date nights, especially in cooler weather.

Saintly A

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The sweet coffee-chocolate-caramel gourmand is built for cold weather, thriving in autumn and winter and turning cloying in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its cosy, sweet character suits dates, casual outings and relaxed evenings more than the office or formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

New Haarlem EDP
Saintly A EDP
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