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Which Should You Buy?
This discontinued Creed is a classic barbershop scent, clean and fresh with a good dose of lavender. It's high quality, but don't expect beast-mode performance; it's a skin scent for many, though some find it office-appropriate.
Eden's No.161 goes after Rabanne Phantom's creamy lavender-vanilla-woody aromatic accord, opened up with energising citrus. The bright top notes and lavender heart land close to the original, though the smart-tech sheen and depth of the real Phantom fade faster here.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Top Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh character and moderate sillage make it suitable for office wear, though some find it too light for broader appeal. The subtle nature means it wouldn't be overpowering in formal or casual settings, and a wedding guest also found it fitting.
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Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean citrus, woody, aromatic
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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