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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper marmite fragrance - you'll either love its boozy, spicy plum goodness or be utterly repulsed by what some call 'ketchup' or 'Christmas potpourri'. Definitely one to try before you buy, it's divisive and for good reason.
XI Time chases Byredo's Eleventh Hour - that peppery bergamot and wild fig over cashmere woods and warm tonka. The spicy-fruity, contemplative mood comes through, but it renders flatter with softer projection, sketching the niche original's smooth woody depth rather than fully matching it.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong, boozy, and spicy character, it's a bit much for the office. However, its warming yet mysterious depth makes it ideal for dates and evening events, especially in cooler weather, where its unique profile can truly shine.
Seasons
Spicy, fruity and woody warmth feels cosiest in autumn and winter, with the bright pepper and bergamot keeping it wearable into spring.
Occasions
Warm and a little mysterious, it leans toward evenings and dates while staying easy enough for casual days.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, fruity, amber
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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