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Gyan Eau de Parfum bottle Gyan EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2016 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
White Patchouli - 286 Eau de Parfum bottle White Patchouli - 286 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gyan EDP
This one's a proper grown-up scent, oozing luxury and sophistication with a bit of a split personality on performance. Some absolutely rave about its unique blend, others find it too subtle for the price. If you’re into masterful patchouli and jasmine, it’s worth a sniff.
Acquired
Our Verdict - White Patchouli - 286 EDP
No. 286 references Tom Ford's White Patchouli - bright white flowers and peony set against an earthy patchouli heart. The bones are recognisable, but Tom Ford's version is denser and holds its clean-yet-spicy tension for hours; No. 286 is airier from the start and the patchouli reads thinner, fading to a soft powdery finish sooner than the original.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gyan EDP
White Patchouli - 286 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 29%
Only in White Patchouli - 286
Floral 37% Peony 33%
Shared Notes
Incense 50% vs 57%
Only in Gyan
Jasmine 50%
Only in White Patchouli - 286
Bergamot 43%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 100% vs 63%
Only in White Patchouli - 286
Incense 36%

Accords

Gyan White Patchouli - 286
100%
Patchouli
83%
Amber
80%
Balsamic
78%
Woody
40%
77%
Smoky
58%
Earthy
75%
Floral
60%
Powdery
35%
100%
83%
80%
Woody shared
78%
40%
77%
Earthy shared
58%
75%
60%
35%

Performance

Gyan White Patchouli - 286
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gyan

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Despite mixed reviews on projection and longevity, many describe Gyan as an office-safe and versatile scent, leaning towards elegant and formal settings due to its luxurious and refined character. It's often highlighted as a signature scent, even being called a 'dumb reach' for various occasions, though its price point might limit it to special wear for some.

White Patchouli - 286

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, earthy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gyan EDP
White Patchouli - 286 EDP
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