Baudelaire
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Kingdom of Dreams
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly polarising scent, Baudelaire provokes strong reactions. Some hail it as a masterpiece of dark luxury, a complex journey through incense and leather. Others find it unoriginal, fleeting, or simply too much. Love it or hate it, Baudelaire certainly leaves an impression.
This is a seriously polarising incense bomb. Critics call it sulphurous and gag-inducing, but its devotees say it's 'holy', 'gothic', and 'sensual'. Expect a deep, dark journey into spiritual mystique, or a scrubber - there's no middle ground here.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 5% | 2% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 11% | 2% |
| Sweet | 10% | 16% |
| Warm | 31% | 32% |
| Woody | 27% | 30% |
| Earthy | 26% | 27% |
| Animalic | 14% | 16% |
| Fresh | 9% | 5% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.
Occasions
The strong, dark accords of leather, incense, and amber make it too heavy for widespread office use, though some find it suitable. Its mysterious and warm character, coupled with good longevity, makes it ideal for dates and evening formal events rather than casual or sport activities.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and dark, sensual profile, this is not an office-friendly scent. It's best suited for intimate evening settings or occasions demanding a powerful, mysterious presence, such as a date or a formal event in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Fresh Spicy, Woody accords and Pepper, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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