The Kingdom For Men Eau de Parfum bottle The Kingdom For Men
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2024 Year 2017
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Kingdom For Men Eau de Parfum
Lattafa's The Kingdom for Men is a budget-friendly dupe that's stirred up a proper fuss. It's close to the original, but opinions are divided on whether it truly captures the magic or falls short with a synthetic opening and missing honey notes. Prepare for compliments, but also for a bit of a wait for it to "macerate" properly, if you believe in that sort of thing.
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Our Verdict - 212 VIP Black Elixir Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper mixed bag. Some reckon it's a stellar night out scent, a compliment magnet for the younger crowd. Others dismiss it as a generic, synthetic mess with woeful performance, a victim of reformulation. Expect it to be divisive.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 0%
Floral 11% 12%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 15% 23%
Sweet 35% 30%
Warm 18% 18%
Woody 4% 0%
Earthy 9% 3%
Animalic 4% 9%
Fresh 20% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
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Notes

Only in The Kingdom For Men Eau de Parfum
Lavender 38% Mint 36% Sage 26%
Only in 212 VIP Black Elixir Eau de Parfum
Absinth 46% Anise 31% Fennel 23%
Only in The Kingdom For Men Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 45% Tobacco 31% Orange Blossom 24%
Only in 212 VIP Black Elixir Eau de Parfum
Lavender 100%
Only in The Kingdom For Men Eau de Parfum
Tonka Bean 40% Benzoin 33% Labdanum 27%
Only in 212 VIP Black Elixir Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 64% Musk 36%

Accords

The Kingdom For Men Eau de Parfum 212 VIP Black Elixir Eau de Parfum
100%
Vanilla
96%
81%
Aromatic
100%
Anis
79%
61%
Lavender
77%
Musky
73%
67%
Sweet
60%
67%
Amber
Powdery
66%
Bitter
62%
58%
Green
54%
Fresh Spicy
44%
52%
Tobacco
45%
Herbal
44%
Balsamic
Vanilla shared
100%
96%
Aromatic shared
81%
100%
79%
Lavender shared
61%
77%
73%
Sweet shared
67%
60%
67%
66%
62%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
54%
44%
52%
45%
44%

Performance

The Kingdom For Men Eau de Parfum 212 VIP Black Elixir Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Kingdom For Men Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With strong projection and long-lasting performance, this scent is primarily suited for date nights and colder casual outings. Its sweetness and amber warmth might be too much for formal settings or an office environment, but it's not entirely out of the question for the right situation. Definitely not a gym scent.

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Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its sweet and aromatic profile, coupled with a generally moderate performance, makes it unsuitable for professional settings. It shines on dates and casual nights out where its playful charm and 'clubbing' vibe can be appreciated, though some find it versatile enough for formal evening events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
81%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
77%
Accord
58%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Vanilla, Lavender accords and Lavender, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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The Kingdom For Men Eau de Parfum
212 VIP Black Elixir Eau de Parfum
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