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L Red Tea Vetiver Extrait bottle L Red Tea Vetiver Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
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2025 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Sovereign Agar Eau de Parfum bottle Sovereign Agar EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L Red Tea Vetiver Extrait
A divisive scent for the price, Clive Christian L Red Tea Vetiver promises luxury and delivers a uniquely comforting tea and vetiver experience for those who appreciate subtlety, but some find it too fleeting and not worth the hefty tag.
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Our Verdict - Sovereign Agar EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Royal Oud - a woody fragrance led by Cedar, Galbanum, 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
L Red Tea Vetiver Extrait
Sovereign Agar EDP

Notes

Only in L Red Tea Vetiver
Bergamot 51% Lemon 49%
Only in Sovereign Agar
Cedar 53% Galbanum 47%
Only in L Red Tea Vetiver
Vetiver 50% Tea 50%
Only in Sovereign Agar
Lemon 54% Bergamot 46%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 55% vs 53%
Musk 44% vs 46%

Accords

L Red Tea Vetiver Sovereign Agar
100%
Woody
90%
90%
Aromatic
85%
Citrus
78%
82%
Smoky
45%
Green
66%
65%
Earthy
61%
Herbal
45%
Musky
54%
52%
Powdery
Woody shared
100%
90%
90%
Citrus shared
85%
78%
82%
Green shared
45%
66%
65%
61%
Musky shared
45%
54%
52%

Performance

L Red Tea Vetiver Sovereign Agar
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L Red Tea Vetiver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its subtle sillage and calming profile make it ideal for office wear, as noted by reviewers who wear it daily. While suitable for casual and some date settings, its understated nature might not stand out for formal use. It's too refined and not energetic enough for sport.

Sovereign Agar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the woody 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
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L Red Tea Vetiver Extrait
Sovereign Agar EDP
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