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Which Should You Buy?
A turbo-charged fruity-tobacco bomb with swagger to spare, Only The Brave Tattoo is a room-filling, youthful statement-maker tailor-made for parties, dates, and nights out. Not for the shy or office-bound.
This one's a proper Marmite scent - people either love it for its mass-appealing fruit and spice or absolutely slate it for being generic and underperforming. Don't expect a typical Spicebomb; this veers into sweeter, fresher territory, which is where the divisiveness kicks in.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 13% | 14% |
| Floral | 1% | 5% |
| Fruity | 17% | 11% |
| Green | 14% | 13% |
| Sweet | 19% | 26% |
| Warm | 24% | 27% |
| Woody | 14% | 12% |
| Earthy | 16% | 7% |
| Animalic | 1% | 0% |
| Fresh | 16% | 16% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The sweet, spicy, and tobacco-amber blend shines brightest in cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter nights. Its power and warmth can be cloying in the heat, but works for brisk spring evenings.
Occasions
This is a bold, attention-grabbing scent best for nights out, dates, clubbing, or casual occasions where you want to stand out. Its strong projection and sweetness can overwhelm in formal or office settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, mass-appealing profile makes it suitable for casual and date settings, with many reviewers noting its versatility. However, its moderate sillage and often-criticised longevity, along with its youthful, vibrant character, make it less ideal for formal occasions or an intimate office environment.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Fruity accords and Pepper, Woody notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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