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2024 Year 2024
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Delphinus EDP
This is a seriously polarising one. Some reckon it's a classy, modern masterpiece, a sweet and smoky head-turner. Others? A cloying, chemical mess that smells like medicinal cherry or a glorified air freshener. Definitely try before you buy, especially given that price tag.
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Our Verdict - Tonka Hysteria Extrait
A creamy, intense vanilla-iris bomb that's an absolute magnet for compliments, though some find it a bit too familiar. If you're after beast-mode performance and a luxurious, warm embrace, this is a must-try. Just be ready for the comparison critiques.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Delphinus EDP
Tonka Hysteria Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Orris 40% vs 64%
Only in Tonka Hysteria
Lily Of The Valley 36%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 27% vs 32%
Tonka Bean 22% vs 36%
Only in Tonka Hysteria
Benzoin 31%

Accords

Delphinus Tonka Hysteria
100%
Vanilla
100%
70%
Amber
99%
79%
Almond
78%
Powdery
58%
52%
Warm Spicy
71%
68%
Sweet
57%
60%
Iris
61%
54%
Nutty
52%
Floral
52%
Woody
Balsamic
48%
Cinnamon
45%
Aromatic
45%
Vanilla shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
70%
99%
79%
Powdery shared
78%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
52%
71%
Sweet shared
68%
57%
Iris shared
60%
61%
54%
52%
52%
48%
45%
45%

Performance

Delphinus Tonka Hysteria
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Delphinus

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it good for the office, its moderate to strong projection and luxurious, sweet profile make it better suited for dates and formal events. Many reviews lean towards 'sundown scent' and 'special occasions', suggesting it's too much for casual wear, and definitely not for sport.

Tonka Hysteria

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Given its extrait concentration and 'beast-mode' performance, it's too potent for most office settings. However, its sophisticated warmth and compliment-getting nature make it ideal for dates and evening formal events, and comforting enough for casual winter wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean vanilla, powdery, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Delphinus EDP
Tonka Hysteria Extrait
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