Soir d'Orient Eau de Parfum bottle Soir d'Orient
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 1999
££ Price Tier £
Daniel Hechter Sport Eau de Parfum bottle Daniel Hechter Sport

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Soir d'Orient Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper grown-up scent, divisive as hell but an absolute masterpiece for those who get it. Prepare for an intense, opulent journey; definitely not a casual spritz.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Daniel Hechter Sport Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper budget legend: cheap, smells great, and performs like a beast. Forget the snobs, this is a seriously solid, refreshing scent for the price.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 11%
Floral 17% 10%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 14% 18%
Sweet 11% 8%
Warm 27% 22%
Woody 16% 17%
Earthy 19% 20%
Animalic 5% 6%
Fresh 11% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Soir d'Orient EdP
Daniel Hechter Sport EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 23% vs 22%
Only in Soir d'Orient Eau de Parfum
Saffron 39% Galbanum 37%
Only in Daniel Hechter Sport Eau de Parfum
Artemisia 33% Mint 28% Bergamot 17%
Shared Notes
Rose 34% vs 17%
Pepper 33% vs 35%
Only in Soir d'Orient Eau de Parfum
Geranium 32%
Only in Daniel Hechter Sport Eau de Parfum
Clove 29% Jasmine 18%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 32% vs 21%
Sandalwood 28% vs 21%
Only in Soir d'Orient Eau de Parfum
Incense 40%
Only in Daniel Hechter Sport Eau de Parfum
Leather 22% Oakmoss 22% Vetiver 13%

Accords

Soir d'Orient Eau de Parfum Daniel Hechter Sport Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
98%
84%
Fresh Spicy
100%
Herbal
79%
74%
Rose
65%
Aromatic
60%
64%
Balsamic
62%
Amber
62%
Woody
58%
58%
Smoky
52%
Patchouli
55%
Leather
55%
Mossy
55%
51%
Green
48%
Bitter
45%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
98%
Fresh Spicy shared
84%
100%
79%
74%
Aromatic shared
65%
60%
64%
62%
Woody shared
62%
58%
58%
Patchouli shared
52%
55%
55%
55%
Green shared
51%
48%
45%

Performance

Soir d'Orient Eau de Parfum Daniel Hechter Sport Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Soir d'Orient Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong, long-lasting projection and bold character, Soir d'Orient is best reserved for evening and formal events, or intimate dates. It's far too intense for casual wear or the office, as many reviewers note it's a 'scent bomb' demanding of its wearer.

Daniel Hechter Sport Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its refreshing and energetic profile, coupled with strong performance, makes it ideal for casual wear and sports. While it's a bit too bold for formal events, it's versatile enough for a relaxed office setting or a daytime date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy, Aromatic accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Soir d'Orient Eau de Parfum
Daniel Hechter Sport Eau de Parfum
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