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Spice Blend Eau de Parfum bottle Spice Blend EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2019 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Mallet Intense Dark Eau de Parfum bottle Mallet Intense Dark EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Spice Blend EDP
Spice Blend is a captivating, if divisive, take on the classic spice profile by Dior. It's often compared to popular spiced fragrances but offers a more refined, airy, and nuanced experience. While some lament its linearity or perceived lack of projection, many praise its elegance and versatility.
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Our Verdict - Mallet Intense Dark EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Double Black - a warm spicy fragrance led by Pepper, Mango, with fruity depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Spice Blend EDP
Mallet Intense Dark EDP

Notes

Only in Spice Blend
Rum 53% Ginger 47%
Only in Mallet Intense Dark
Pepper 53% Mango 47%
Shared Notes
Woody 43% vs 33%
Only in Spice Blend
Bay Leaf 57%
Only in Mallet Intense Dark
Cardamom 38% Juniper 29%

Accords

Spice Blend Mallet Intense Dark
79%
Warm Spicy
90%
Fruity
78%
52%
Woody
66%
54%
Cinnamon
Amber
54%
51%
Rum
50%
Aromatic
Warm Spicy shared
79%
90%
78%
Woody shared
52%
66%
54%
54%
Rum
51%
50%

Performance

Spice Blend Mallet Intense Dark
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Spice Blend

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its refined, moderate projection makes it suitable for office wear without being overbearing, while its sensual and intriguing spice profile enhances date nights or formal events. The fresh spicy accords also lend themselves well to casual settings, though its warmth leans away from sporty activities.

Mallet Intense Dark

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, fruity profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Spice Blend EDP
Mallet Intense Dark EDP
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