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London for Men Eau de Toilette bottle London for Men EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2006 Year 2019
££ Price Tier £
Desert Bean Eau de Parfum bottle Desert Bean EDP

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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 - Desert Bean EDP
A budget take on Montale Arabians Tonka. The sharp saffron-and-rose opening over sweet tonka, amber and oud captures the original's rich, sweet-oriental powerhouse; the dupe runs a touch flatter and less nuanced, and while it projects well it gives up some of Montale's famously beastly longevity.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
London for Men EDT
Desert Bean EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 28% vs 41%
Only in London for Men
Cinnamon 38% Lavender 33%
Only in Desert Bean
Saffron 59%
Only in London for Men
Leather 56% Mimosa 44%
Only in Desert Bean
Oud 52% Rose 48%

Accords

London for Men Desert Bean
95%
Spicy
50%
Sweet
85%
80%
Woody
60%
70%
Leather
Amber
70%
Oud
60%
Gourmand
50%
45%
Oriental
25%
Green
95%
Sweet shared
50%
85%
Woody shared
80%
60%
70%
70%
Oud
60%
50%
45%
25%

Performance

London for Men Desert Bean
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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.

Desert Bean

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The sweet saffron-tonka-oud richness is a cold-weather powerhouse, glorious in autumn and winter and far too heavy and sweet for summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

A bold, sweet-oriental statement scent built for evenings and dates; its sweetness and projection make it a lot for the office or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
79%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

London for Men EDT
Desert Bean EDP
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