Champion Eau de Toilette bottle Champion
Edt Concentration Cologne
U Gender U
2010 Year 1898
££ Price Tier ££
Eau de Quinine Cologne bottle Eau de Quinine

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Champion
Davidoff Champion is a sharply divisive scent. Some see it as a cheap yet versatile, compliment-pulling gem ideal for the gym. Others find it utterly synthetic, bland, and poor-performing, questioning its very existence. Proceed with caution.
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Our Verdict - Eau de Quinine
This one's a proper old-school barbershop scent, the kind your grandad perhaps once wore. While some find it deeply comforting in its nostalgic soapiness, others can't shake off the 'grandpa smell' or even, dare I say, mosquito repellent vibes. Approach with caution, or with a penchant for vintage charm.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 39%
Floral 5% 6%
Fruity 2% 4%
Green 30% 45%
Sweet 0% 0%
Warm 3% 4%
Woody 17% 3%
Earthy 18% 2%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 29% 37%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Champion EdT
Eau de Quinine Cologne

Notes

Champion
Eau de Quinine

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Champion
Oakmoss 52% Cedar 48%

Accords

Champion Eau de Quinine
100%
Citrus
91%
48%
Fresh Spicy
100%
92%
Aromatic
98%
52%
Green
79%
66%
Woody
61%
57%
Mossy
49%
Earthy
Citrus shared
100%
91%
Fresh Spicy shared
48%
100%
Aromatic shared
92%
98%
Green shared
52%
79%
Woody shared
66%
61%
57%
49%

Performance

Champion Eau de Quinine
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Champion

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and often weak performance means it's best suited for casual wear or the gym, where an invigorating but non-cloying scent is preferred. The lack of strong projection and longevity makes it acceptable for an office environment, but too understated for formal events or a date.

Eau de Quinine

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its subtle, clean, and inoffensive nature makes it suitable for office wear, though its classic barbershop feel might not suit all tastes. It's too mild and understated for a date, and certainly not built for sport. It fits well as a casual everyday or a discreet formal option, particularly for those who appreciate traditional scents.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
88%
Notes
80%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Citrus accords and Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Champion
Eau de Quinine
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