H The Exclusive Parfum vs Saks Fifth Avenue Eau de Parfum

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H The Exclusive Parfum bottle H The Exclusive Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2015 Year 2020
£££££ Price Tier ££££
Saks Fifth Avenue Eau de Parfum bottle Saks Fifth Avenue EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - H The Exclusive Parfum
A "quiet luxury" scent that, while undeniably beautiful and impeccably blended, struggles to justify its premium price tag or differentiate itself from other Roja offerings. A true example of scent as a status symbol, rather than standalone artistic expression.
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Our Verdict - Saks Fifth Avenue EDP
A luxurious blend suitable for upscale occasions with a warm, spice-forward aroma that's perfect for transitioning between seasons.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
H The Exclusive Parfum
Saks Fifth Avenue EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 36% vs 100%
Only in H The Exclusive
Lemon 35% Grapefruit 28%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 17% vs 60%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 15% vs 29%
Cedar 14% vs 20%
Vanilla 13% vs 16%
Musk 10% vs 20%
Labdanum 10% vs 12%

Accords

H The Exclusive Saks Fifth Avenue
100%
Woody
60%
57%
Amber
50%
54%
Powdery
52%
Musky
50%
51%
Sweet
50%
Citrus
50%
Vanilla
Woody shared
100%
60%
Amber shared
57%
50%
54%
Musky shared
52%
50%
51%
50%
50%

Performance

H The Exclusive Saks Fifth Avenue
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

H The Exclusive

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its exceptional longevity and significant projection initially make it less suited for an office environment, but its eventual softer, warmer dry down allows for more versatility. The luxurious blend of white florals, woods, and resins are perfectly pitched for formal events and provide a sophisticated aura for special dates.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The warm, rich, and spicy notes make it ideal for cooler weather in fall and spring, while it may be too intense for summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

The moderate projection and luxurious composition make it suitable for casual gatherings or date nights. It can work at the office if applied sparingly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, musky

Key Differences

Adds nutmeg, drops benzoin and cashmere wood

Where to buy

H The Exclusive Parfum
Saks Fifth Avenue EDP
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