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Soul Eau de Parfum bottle Soul EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender M
2015 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £
Crème Men Eau de Toilette bottle Crème Men EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Soul EDP
Costume National Soul is a polarising beast, a bold take on woody amber with a divisive oud and a rich, sweet spice profile. It's not for everyone, but if you love it, you'll really love it. Just be warned, it's potent.
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Our Verdict - Crème Men EDT
A clean, subtle scent for daily casual and office wear. Ideal for those who prefer understated fragrances.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Soul EDP
Crème Men EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 33% vs 23%
Cardamom 33% vs 23%
Only in Soul
Bergamot 33%
Only in Crème Men
Grapefruit 31% Salt 23%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 33% vs 20%
Vanilla 33% vs 20%

Accords

Soul Crème Men
100%
Warm Spicy
Soapy
100%
92%
Oud
87%
Amber
86%
Animalic
85%
Vanilla
Fresh
80%
73%
Leather
72%
Aromatic
Citrus
70%
68%
Patchouli
66%
Balsamic
Musky
50%
Woody
40%
100%
100%
Oud
92%
87%
86%
85%
80%
73%
72%
70%
68%
66%
50%
40%

Performance

Soul Crème Men
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Soul

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and intense, complex character make it unsuitable for office or sport. However, its commanding nature and sophisticated blend are perfect for formal events or a memorable date night, as many reviewers attest to its sensual and intriguing qualities.

Crème Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

The fresh and soapy accords are suitable for spring when cleanliness and lightness are desirable; they also work moderately well in summer and early fall.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it ideal for office settings and casual outings. The low projection and moderate intensity reduce risk of overapplication.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Same building blocks, different overall character

Where to buy

Soul EDP
Crème Men EDT
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