Trouble
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2004 | Year | 2010 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Oesel
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A creamy, lemony amber delight, Boucheron's Trouble is a discontinued masterpiece that inspires deep devotion. It's a true love-it-or-hate-it scent - a luxurious, warm embrace for some, a muddy headache for others. For those who get it, the name is perfectly ironic.
Oesel is a divisive one, often compared to Fleur du Male but with Xerjoff's signature quality. Some find it a beautifully blended, natural-smelling white floral, while others are hit with an overwhelming, old-fashioned soapy powder bomb. Definitely try before you buy, as opinions vary wildly.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 16% |
| Floral | 37% | 43% |
| Fruity | 2% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 7% |
| Sweet | 24% | 21% |
| Warm | 11% | 6% |
| Woody | 13% | 12% |
| Earthy | 7% | 10% |
| Animalic | 9% | 6% |
| Fresh | 15% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent sillage and long-lasting nature, coupled with its rich, heavy amber and white floral accords, make Trouble a showstopper best reserved for special evenings or date nights. It's too commanding for the office and entirely unsuitable for casual or athletic wear.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage after the initial strong opening and clean floral character make it suitable for office wear, though some find it too potent. While it's generally considered versatile, its powdery floral nature might be a bit much for a formal setting and entirely wrong for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Citrus, Yellow Floral accords and Cedar, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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