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Downtown Eau de Parfum bottle Downtown EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender M
2013 Year 2025
££ Price Tier £
Dark Cedrus Eau de Toilette bottle Dark Cedrus EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Downtown EDP
This one is an enigma, a 'love it or leave it' scent that sparked a lot of debate but ultimately landed in the 'fine, but forgettable' pile for many. If you want something subtle for your own enjoyment, and can find it for a steal, it's worth a shot. Otherwise, your money's better spent elsewhere.
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Our Verdict - Dark Cedrus EDT
Another Aventus-inspired fragrance enters the ring, and while it's softer than some, prepare for the inevitable comparisons. If you love that fruity-fresh profile, you won't be disappointed, but don't expect groundbreaking originality.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Downtown EDP
Dark Cedrus EDT

Notes

Accords

Downtown Dark Cedrus
100%
Fruity
54%
86%
Citrus
100%
85%
Sweet
57%
73%
Musky
72%
Aquatic
68%
Woody
52%
60%
Aromatic
68%
61%
Ozonic
Leather
57%
Amber
50%
Fresh
48%
Tropical
47%
Fruity shared
100%
54%
Citrus shared
86%
100%
Sweet shared
85%
57%
73%
72%
Woody shared
68%
52%
Aromatic shared
60%
68%
61%
57%
50%
48%
47%

Performance

Downtown Dark Cedrus
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Downtown

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its generally weak sillage and poor longevity make it perfect for office wear or casual outings where subtlety is key. It's less suited for formal events or dates where a more impactful fragrance is usually desired, but its freshness can work for active use.

Dark Cedrus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its versatile and crowd-pleasing profile makes it suitable for most occasions, leaning casual and date-night friendly due to its fruity sweetness. The softer approach means it performs well in an office setting without being overbearing, yet it might lack the gravitas for truly formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, citrus, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Downtown EDP
Dark Cedrus EDT
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