Tobacco Mandarin EDP

Byredo   Original
85%
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Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum bottle Tobacco Mandarin EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2020 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Leaf Citrus Eau de Parfum bottle Leaf Citrus EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tobacco Mandarin EDP
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Tobacco Mandarin isn't playing subtle, it's a bold, spicy, divisive beast with a penchant for staining clothes. You'll either adore its mysterious, opulent depth or recoil from its notorious cumin note - there's no middle ground here, mate.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Leaf Citrus EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Byredo Tobacco Mandarin - a warm spicy fragrance led by Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Cumin, with citrus depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tobacco Mandarin EDP
Leaf Citrus EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cumin 41% vs 28%
Mandarin 35% vs 33%
Coriander 23% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 44% vs 28%
Leather 31% vs 33%
Labdanum 24% vs 38%
Shared Notes
Frankincense 100% vs 46%
Only in Leaf Citrus
Sandalwood 53%

Accords

Tobacco Mandarin Leaf Citrus
97%
Tobacco
89%
Amber
66%
76%
Citrus
78%
73%
Woody
42%
71%
Sweet
67%
Leather
54%
66%
Animalic
61%
Oud
54%
Aromatic
97%
Amber shared
89%
66%
Citrus shared
76%
78%
Woody shared
73%
42%
71%
Leather shared
67%
54%
66%
Oud
61%
54%

Performance

Tobacco Mandarin Leaf Citrus
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Tobacco Mandarin

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and significant longevity, this scent is far too potent for an office environment, potentially overwhelming those around you. However, its dark, sensual, and luxurious character makes it an excellent choice for dates and formal evening events, where its intensity can truly shine.

Leaf Citrus

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tobacco Mandarin EDP
Leaf Citrus EDP
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