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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive beast, a true love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a rich, spicy journey that's definitely not for everyone - the cumin note particularly polarises opinion, smelling like exotic spices to some and body odour to others. Definitely sample before committing.
Japanese Extreme chases L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense, capturing the citrus-to-incense arc and smoky woody base, but it wears thinner and softer than the dense, well-blended original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
This perfume is best suited for cooler weather and evening wear, thanks to its bold spicy and woody accords. While too strong for many office environments and completely unsuitable for sport, its sophisticated character makes it a strong contender for dates and formal occasions, despite some reports of middling longevity.
Seasons
The smoky incense and warm spice favour cooler months, though the bright citrus opening keeps it wearable on milder spring days.
Occasions
Balanced enough for the office and casual wear, with the dark base giving it pull for dates and evenings out.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean warm spicy, amber, woody
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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