82%
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Original Eau de Toilette bottle Original
Edt Concentration Edp
M Gender U
1998 Year 2007
£ Price Tier ££
Man Eau de Parfum bottle Man

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original Eau de Toilette
A crisp, fresh-spicy aromatic that balances youthful energy with a grounded woody backbone. STR8 Original is a budget-friendly everyday scent for the modern guy who prefers subtle confidence over loud statements.
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Our Verdict - Man Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper dark horse, often compared to Fahrenheit but for a fiver. It's a clean, spicy-woody violet leaf bomb that's either a classic hidden gem or a fleeting, generic disappointment, depending on who you ask. Performance is the biggest sticking point, but the scent itself has a loyal following.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 11%
Floral 0% 3%
Fruity 0% 2%
Green 24% 23%
Sweet 13% 10%
Warm 30% 22%
Woody 28% 19%
Earthy 0% 8%
Animalic 0% 6%
Fresh 25% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original EdT
Man EdP

Notes

Only in Original Eau de Toilette
Basil 53% Mint 47%
Only in Original Eau de Toilette
Cardamom 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 100% vs 20%

Accords

Original Eau de Toilette Man Eau de Parfum
80%
Fresh Spicy
100%
70%
Woody
81%
60%
Aromatic
78%
Ozonic
58%
Citrus
57%
Amber
55%
40%
Green
54%
Aquatic
51%
Powdery
47%
Smoky
47%
40%
Sweet
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
100%
Woody shared
70%
81%
Aromatic shared
60%
78%
58%
57%
55%
Green shared
40%
54%
51%
47%
47%
40%

Performance

Original Eau de Toilette Man Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Original Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

The blend of fresh citrus, mint, and green notes makes it lively for spring, while woody and spicy elements add depth for fall. It is versatile but may not cut through winter cold or suit the hottest summer days as well.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and fresh-spicy profile make it suitable for casual, office, or day-to-day use. It may not feel polished enough for formal events or invigorating enough for sport.

Man Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its versatile fresh, woody, and aromatic profile makes it suitable for everyday wear, particularly the office and casual outings. However, its often-reported moderate sillage and longevity prevent it from being a powerhouse for formal events or intense sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
77%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Woody, Aromatic accords and Mint, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original Eau de Toilette
Man Eau de Parfum
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