Mystery Tobacco Eau de Parfum vs Great Action Eau de Parfum

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Mystery Tobacco Eau de Parfum bottle Mystery Tobacco EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2016 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Great Action Eau de Parfum bottle Great Action EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mystery Tobacco EDP
This is a real head-turner, divisive for its price point and comparisons to other tobacco heavy hitters but praised for its smooth, sophisticated blend. It's a must-try for serious tobacco lovers, but prepare your wallet.
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Our Verdict - Great Action EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme - a sweet fragrance led by Mandarin Orange, Clary Sage, with citrus depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mystery Tobacco EDP
Great Action EDP

Notes

Only in Mystery Tobacco
Tonka Bean 100%
Only in Great Action
Vetiver 100%

Accords

Mystery Tobacco Great Action
100%
Woody
54%
72%
Sweet
90%
84%
Tobacco
Citrus
78%
72%
Patchouli
60%
Aromatic
66%
56%
Vanilla
56%
Earthy
56%
Fruity
51%
Floral
Woody shared
100%
54%
Sweet shared
72%
90%
84%
78%
72%
Aromatic shared
60%
66%
56%
56%
56%
51%

Performance

Mystery Tobacco Great Action
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Mystery Tobacco

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong, long-lasting performance and bold blend of tobacco and warm notes, Mystery Tobacco is best suited for cooler weather and evening occasions like dates or formal events where it can make a statement. Its potency makes it less ideal for office wear, though some find it versatile enough for smart casual outings.

Great Action

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the sweet signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, sweet, aromatic

Key Differences

Adds caramel and clary sage, drops artemisia and citrus

Where to buy

Mystery Tobacco EDP
Great Action EDP
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