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Vetiver Moloko Eau de Parfum bottle Vetiver Moloko EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2014 Year 2023
££££ Price Tier ££
Chêne Eau de Parfum bottle Chêne EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vetiver Moloko EDP
This Ex Nihilo offering is divisive as hell. While some find Vetiver Moloko a delightful, creamy vetiver, many are left underwhelmed by its astronomical price tag and genuinely terrible performance. You'd be silly not to sample first, or simply choose a more reliable vetiver.
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Our Verdict - Chêne EDP
Chêne is largely a crowd-pleaser, praised for its creamy, airy, and gentle scent profile, although some find it too subtle. Don't expect a heavy oak wood - this is a softer, more nuanced take, making it an underrated gem for many.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vetiver Moloko EDP
Chêne EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 56% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 27% vs 30%
Only in Vetiver Moloko
Vetiver 44% Amyris 28%

Accords

Vetiver Moloko Chêne
100%
Woody
100%
94%
Aromatic
73%
56%
Earthy
Powdery
56%
55%
Lactonic
50%
Fresh Spicy
51%
47%
Citrus
46%
Musky
46%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
94%
73%
56%
56%
55%
Fresh Spicy shared
50%
51%
Citrus shared
47%
46%
46%

Performance

Vetiver Moloko Chêne
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vetiver Moloko

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its generally weak projection makes it office-friendly, as it won't offend anyone. However, this same lack of presence means it struggles in loud casual settings or formal events where you'd want to make more of an impression.

Chêne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its gentle sillage and inoffensive nature make it perfect for the office or casual day wear, as it's often described as a 'skin scent'. While subtle for a formal event, its comforting creaminess works for a close-quarters date, though some find it too light for wider appeal.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Vetiver Moloko EDP
Chêne EDP
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