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Concrete Eau de Parfum bottle Concrete EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2017 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £
Berlin Eau de Parfum bottle Berlin EDP
Our Verdict

Concrete by Comme des Garçons is a bold, avant-garde sandalwood fragrance with a creamy, spicy, and synthetic-metallic edge, making it best for niche scent enthusiasts who crave innovation and texture. In contrast, Berlin by Noted Aromas is a more accessible, budget-friendly option built around peppery iris, powdery warmth, and subtle woods, offering understated elegance and modern minimalism. While both share woody, floral, and spicy accords, Concrete is edgier and more experimental, whereas Berlin feels softer, more refined, and easier to wear daily. Choose Concrete if you want a statement scent; pick Berlin if you value versatility and quiet sophistication.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Concrete if...
  • You love bold, avant-garde fragrances
  • You want creamy sandalwood with a synthetic twist
  • You prefer scents that push boundaries
  • You enjoy niche, conversation-starting perfumes
Choose Berlin if...
  • You prefer subtle, powdery iris scents
  • You want a budget-friendly option
  • You value understated elegance and versatility
  • You seek a fragrance for daily wear
Our Verdict - Concrete EDP
A sandalwood masterpiece for niche lovers, Concrete is a study in contrasts - creamy, spicy, metallic and synthetic - that pushes boundaries while remaining enveloping and unexpectedly wearable.
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Our Verdict - Berlin EDP
Berlin is a pepper-laced iris surrounded by powdery warmth and subtle woods, striking a balance between modern minimalism and classic luxury. It is refined, quietly bold, and best suited to those who appreciate understated complexity.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Concrete EDP
Berlin EDP

Notes

Only in Concrete
Galaxolide 100%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 41% vs 17%
Only in Concrete
Clove 35% Cumin 24%
Only in Berlin
Pepper 22% Rosewood 20% Sichuan Pepper 18% Pepper 12% Bergamot 10%

Accords

Concrete Berlin
70%
Spicy
100%
85%
Woody
70%
60%
Floral
70%
55%
Powdery
50%
Amber
55%
Vanilla
50%
40%
Sweet
Resinous
40%
Spicy shared
70%
100%
Woody shared
85%
70%
Floral shared
60%
70%
Powdery shared
55%
50%
55%
50%
40%
40%

Performance

Concrete Berlin
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Concrete

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The spicy and sandalwood-dominated composition is best suited for the cooler temperatures of fall and winter, but can be worn in spring for those who enjoy bold, woody scents. The warmth and density may be too much for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and creative woody-floral-spicy signature make it better for creative offices, dates, and evenings out than for sporty or highly professional settings. The unique synthetic-floral edge adds an avant-garde touch to formal occasions.

Berlin

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Berlin's spicy-peppery opening and warm powdery iris heart suit the cool vibrance of spring and the mellow air of fall best, while its moderate richness and woody base maintain presence in winter without feeling heavy. It can work in summer, but the spice is more prominent than the freshness.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The refined spiced floral-woody blend is sophisticated for formal occasions and creative for dates, while its boldness and character make it less ideal for sport or very casual, close-quarters settings. The moderate projection and powdery softness allow occasional office wear, but may feel too assertive for sensitive environments.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
11%
Key Similarities

Both lean spicy, floral, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Concrete EDP
Berlin EDP
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