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X For Men Eau de Parfum bottle X For Men EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender F
2001 Year 2017
£££££ Price Tier ££
Voile de Chypre Secret III Eau de Parfum bottle Voile de Chypre Secret III EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - X For Men EDP
Divisive, opulent, and unequivocally mature - X for Men isn't for everyone, but those who 'get' it hail it as a masterpiece of spicy woods and refined masculinity. Others find it smells like an old man's spice rack or even anchovies.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Voile de Chypre Secret III EDP
This one is a proper journey, a truly divisive chypre that bucks modern trends. It's complex, cold-toned, and definitely won't be for everyone, but if you love old-school complexity with a modern twist, you're in for a treat.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
X For Men EDP
Voile de Chypre Secret III EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rhubarb 39% vs 14%
Bergamot 29% vs 14%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 27% vs 27%
Only in X For Men
Iris 37% Pimiento 35%
Only in Voile de Chypre Secret III
Violet 38% Rose 34%
Shared Notes
Cedar 17% vs 13%
Oakmoss 12% vs 16%
Amber 12% vs 11%
Labdanum 9% vs 10%
Vanilla 9% vs 10%

Accords

X For Men Voile de Chypre Secret III
100%
Woody
100%
82%
Amber
57%
76%
Warm Spicy
58%
Citrus
76%
58%
Powdery
71%
66%
Earthy
68%
Patchouli
68%
65%
Aromatic
64%
Cinnamon
Mossy
62%
61%
Fruity
58%
56%
Sweet
52%
Green
Woody shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
82%
57%
Warm Spicy shared
76%
58%
76%
Powdery shared
58%
71%
Earthy shared
66%
68%
68%
65%
64%
62%
Fruity shared
61%
58%
56%
52%

Performance

X For Men Voile de Chypre Secret III
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

X For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and rich, spicy-woody character make it less suitable for a casual day or office environment. This scent truly shines in formal settings or on a sophisticated date night, where its luxurious presence can be fully appreciated.

Voile de Chypre Secret III

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong wood and oakmoss notes give it a certain gravitas, making it a bit too assertive for very formal office environments but excellent for dates and evening events. The longevity means a subtle application could work for daytime, but it truly shines when making a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

X For Men EDP
Voile de Chypre Secret III EDP
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