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Valuable Stick Eau de Parfum bottle Valuable Stick EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2008 Year 2017
£ Price Tier ££
Bad Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Bad Intense EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Valuable Stick EDP
Valuable Stick chases Mancera's Gold Intensive Aoud - that opulent rose-saffron-and-oud signature over musky woods. Wearers rate the dupe close to the original, opulent and far from harsh, though it loses a little of Mancera's famous projection. A refined, affordable rosy-oud for those who love the Mancera house style.
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Our Verdict - Bad Intense EDP
Diesel Bad Intense is a surprisingly controversial scent that punches well above its weight in terms of performance and uniqueness. Polarising for sure, but a standout choice if you're chasing compliments and unafraid of its bold, savoury edge.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Valuable Stick EDP
Bad Intense EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Woody 23% vs 48%
Only in Bad Intense
White Tobacco 52%

Accords

Valuable Stick Bad Intense
85%
Woody
100%
Cinnamon
78%
Animalic
77%
70%
Floral
50%
Warm Spicy
68%
Savory
67%
50%
Citrus
63%
Nutty
58%
55%
Musky
50%
Oud
Marine
47%
Woody shared
85%
100%
78%
77%
70%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
68%
67%
Citrus shared
50%
63%
58%
55%
Oud
50%
47%

Performance

Valuable Stick Bad Intense
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Valuable Stick

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The rosy-saffron-oud and musky woods are most at home in autumn, winter and cooler spring days, while staying wearable thanks to the fresh opening.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

A refined, opulent rosy-oud that suits evenings, dates and formal wear, with enough polish for smart daily use.

Bad Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its immense sillage and longevity make it inappropriate for the office, but perfect for dates and nights out where its warm, spicy, and sensual character can shine. It's a casual evening scent, perhaps, but too dominant for formal events or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
35%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Valuable Stick EDP
Bad Intense EDP
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