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London for Men Eau de Toilette bottle London for Men EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2006 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
British Capital Eau de Parfum bottle British Capital EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - London for Men EDT
One of the most beloved designer tobacco scents, London for Men envelops you in spicy warmth and refined nostalgia. It is a comforting, gentlemanly staple for cold weather and evening wear.
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Our Verdict - British Capital EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Burberry London. Built around Lavender, Opoponax, Tobacco Leaf, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Burberry London.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
London for Men EDT
British Capital EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 33% vs 100%
Only in London for Men
Cinnamon 38% Bergamot 29%
Only in London for Men
Leather 56% Mimosa 44%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 29% vs 50%
Opoponax 23% vs 50%
Only in London for Men
Guaiac Wood 24% Oakmoss 22%

Accords

London for Men British Capital
95%
Spicy
80%
Woody
70%
70%
Leather
50%
Sweet
50%
45%
Oriental
25%
Green
95%
Woody shared
80%
70%
70%
Sweet shared
50%
50%
45%
25%

Performance

London for Men British Capital
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

London for Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Rich tobacco, cinnamon, and leather give this a warm, enveloping character that excels in fall and winter. The moderate sweetness and woody depth make it less fitting for hot weather but wearable in early spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its spicy-tobacco warmth and moderate boldness suit dates and formal events, while the richness can be a bit much for office or sporty settings. Works for casual evenings, less so for daytime business.

British Capital

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the aromatic, warm spicy profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the aromatic accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
19%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

London for Men EDT
British Capital EDP
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