Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette bottle Essentials No. 1
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2020 Year 2012
£ Price Tier ££
Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême Eau de Parfum bottle Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette
A sparkling, affordable aldehydic citrus that radiates cleanliness and understated confidence. Perfect for daily wear, it brings a breezy, classic elegance without ever overwhelming the senses.
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Our Verdict - Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême Eau de Parfum
A masterclass in energetic masculinity, blending zesty citrus and cool mint with a creamy tonka-musk finish. The gold standard for sporty elegance, versatile and always crowd-pleasing.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 7%
Floral 4% 1%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 16% 13%
Sweet 30% 13%
Warm 17% 31%
Woody 23% 21%
Earthy 5% 7%
Animalic 0% 6%
Fresh 20% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Essentials No. 1 EdT
Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 33% vs 28%
Only in Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette
Cardamom 33% Absinth 33%
Only in Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême Eau de Parfum
Mandarin 29% Cypress 22% Sage 21%
Only in Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette
Tonka Bean 33% Lavender 33% Cedar 33%
Only in Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême Eau de Parfum
Pepper 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 50% vs 24%
Only in Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette
Vanilla 50%
Only in Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême Eau de Parfum
Tonka Bean 29% Musk 26% Cedar 21%

Accords

Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême Eau de Parfum
95%
Aldehydic
Aromatic
95%
85%
Citrus
70%
55%
Woody
75%
70%
Floral
30%
Green
60%
Sweet
55%
50%
Musky
50%
95%
95%
Citrus shared
85%
70%
Woody shared
55%
75%
70%
Green shared
30%
60%
55%
Musky shared
50%
50%

Performance

Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Bright aldehydic and citrus notes make this a perfect choice for spring and summer when freshness and lightness are desired. The clean musky base lets it work in early fall, but the airy profile is too light for winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft projection and clean profile suit the office and casual daytime wear. It is versatile enough for a low-key date or even post-workout freshness, but lacks the depth for formal events.

Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The vibrant citrus, mint and aromatic freshness shine in spring and early fall, while the moderate sweetness and tonka bean base lend some versatility for summer evenings. Its lack of heavy woods or spices makes it less ideal for winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its clean, energetic, yet lightly sensual profile works well for casual, office and date settings. The moderate projection and lack of heaviness keep it versatile, though it lacks the gravity for truly formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
75%
Olfactory
88%
Notes
84%
Accord
46%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Woody, Musky accords and Mint, Tonka Bean notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette
Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême Eau de Parfum
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