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Man Eau de Toilette bottle Man EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender U
1999 Year 2003
££ Price Tier £££££
New Haarlem Eau de Parfum bottle New Haarlem EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Man EDT
This 90s gourmand classic is a surprisingly divisive choice, with many praising its unique coffee and vanilla blend, while others bemoan its frustratingly poor performance and sometimes synthetic feel. It's a cheap thrill, if you can get past the quirks.
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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

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Man EDT
New Haarlem EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 59% vs 44%
Bergamot 40% vs 28%
Only in New Haarlem
Green 27%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 33% vs 29%
Amber 23% vs 23%
Patchouli 21% vs 23%
Only in Man
Sandalwood 22%
Only in New Haarlem
Tonka Bean 24%

Accords

Man New Haarlem
100%
Coffee
100%
92%
Vanilla
90%
80%
Sweet
51%
73%
Lavender
75%
72%
Woody
64%
65%
Powdery
51%
52%
Amber
64%
61%
Fruity
54%
Aromatic
60%
Patchouli
54%
51%
Lactonic
Coffee shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
92%
90%
Sweet shared
80%
51%
Lavender shared
73%
75%
Woody shared
72%
64%
Powdery shared
65%
51%
Amber shared
52%
64%
61%
Aromatic shared
54%
60%
54%
51%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Man

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and smooth, warm gourmand profile make it suitable for casual wear and intimate settings like dates. However, its perceived poor longevity means it might be less ideal for formal events where a lasting impression is desired, and it's definitely not for sport.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean coffee, vanilla, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Man EDT
New Haarlem EDP
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