Baudelaire Eau de Parfum bottle Baudelaire
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2009 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Oscuro Eau de Parfum bottle Oscuro

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Baudelaire
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Oscuro
Dark, refined, and utterly magnetic. Oscuro isn't for fading into the background; it's a unique leather fragrance that promises to make a sophisticated statement, especially in cooler weather.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 5% 0%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 11% 5%
Sweet 10% 16%
Warm 31% 40%
Woody 27% 18%
Earthy 26% 26%
Animalic 14% 13%
Fresh 9% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Baudelaire EdP
Oscuro EdP

Notes

Accords

Baudelaire Oscuro
100%
Fresh Spicy
84%
66%
Warm Spicy
100%
85%
Woody
52%
82%
Amber
61%
76%
Aromatic
55%
74%
Leather
69%
70%
Smoky
69%
56%
Balsamic
63%
57%
Patchouli
52%
Animalic
50%
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
84%
Warm Spicy shared
66%
100%
Woody shared
85%
52%
Amber shared
82%
61%
Aromatic shared
76%
55%
Leather shared
74%
69%
Smoky shared
70%
69%
Balsamic shared
56%
63%
57%
Animalic shared
52%
50%

Performance

Baudelaire Oscuro
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Baudelaire

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

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.

Oscuro

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its bold, magnetic, and powerful aroma, driven by warm spices, incense, and leather, makes it less suitable for office wear. However, its refined and mystical character, as highlighted by reviewers, is perfect for evening dates and formal events, particularly in colder seasons.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
85%
Accord
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Woody, Amber accords and Leather, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Baudelaire
Oscuro
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