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CH Men Prive Eau de Parfum bottle CH Men Prive EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Venezuelan Secret Eau de Parfum bottle Venezuelan Secret EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - CH Men Prive EDP
This one's a damn shame it got discontinued, because Men Privée is a leather-forward, boozy powerhouse. If you can get your hands on an older batch, you're in for a treat; just be warned that newer versions might not pack the same punch.
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Our Verdict - Venezuelan Secret EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Carolina Herrera - CH Men Prive - a aromatic fragrance led by Pomelo, Grapefruit, with citrus depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
CH Men Prive EDP
Venezuelan Secret EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 27% vs 46%
Pomelo 25% vs 53%
Only in CH Men Prive
Whisky 47%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 31% vs 38%
Lavender 26% vs 28%
Sage 21% vs 33%
Only in CH Men Prive
Thyme 21%
Shared Notes
Leather 32% vs 19%
Tonka Bean 27% vs 23%
Woody 20% vs 30%
Benzoin 20% vs 26%

Accords

CH Men Prive Venezuelan Secret
100%
Warm Spicy
66%
91%
Leather
90%
Aromatic
90%
87%
Whiskey
85%
Woody
54%
56%
Citrus
78%
72%
Amber
42%
68%
Vanilla
60%
Animalic
52%
Lavender
Warm Spicy shared
100%
66%
91%
Aromatic shared
90%
90%
87%
Woody shared
85%
54%
Citrus shared
56%
78%
Amber shared
72%
42%
68%
60%
52%

Performance

CH Men Prive Venezuelan Secret
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

CH Men Prive

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong boozy and leather accords, coupled with a generally good projection (for older batches at least), make it too intense for the office. However, it's perfect for date nights, evenings out, and formal events where its alluring, confident presence can truly shine. Some found it suitable for casual wear as well, hinting at a certain versatility despite its intensity.

Venezuelan Secret

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the aromatic, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the aromatic 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
77%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

CH Men Prive EDP
Venezuelan Secret EDP
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