Bad Boy Eau de Toilette vs Spicy Star Anise Parfum

Bad Boy

Edt	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2019	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	££

Spicy Star Anise

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bad Boy Eau de Toilette

A mainstream crowd-pleaser with a spicy-sweet punch. The cacao and warm tonka bean set it apart from generic blue scents, making it a playful, youthful, and seductive choice for evenings and cooler days.

Statement

Our Verdict - Spicy Star Anise Parfum

A confident and distinctive fragrance with a modern twist on spicy star anise, well-suited for a variety of settings.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	7%
Floral	7%	5%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	11%	7%
Sweet	22%	25%
Warm	26%	36%
Woody	18%	20%
Earthy	10%	5%
Animalic	0%	0%
Fresh	16%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Bad Boy EdT

Spicy Star Anise EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Pepper 36% vs 31%

Bergamot 35% vs 27%

Only in Bad Boy Eau de Toilette

Pink Pepper 28%

Only in Spicy Star Anise Parfum

Star Anise 41%

Only in Bad Boy Eau de Toilette

Cedar 55% Clary Sage 45%

Only in Spicy Star Anise Parfum

Cinnamon 47% Juniper 29% Lavender 24%

Only in Bad Boy Eau de Toilette

Tonka Bean 50% Cacao Pod 50%

Only in Spicy Star Anise Parfum

Vanilla 55% Cedar 45%

Accords

Bad Boy Eau de Toilette Spicy Star Anise Parfum

90%

Warm Spicy

70%

Spicy

90%

80%

Fresh Spicy

70%

65%

Aromatic

50%

Woody

60%

35%

Amber

Warm Spicy shared

90%

70%

Spicy

90%

Fresh Spicy shared

80%

70%

Aromatic shared

65%

50%

Woody shared

50%

60%

Amber

35%

Performance

Bad Boy Eau de Toilette Spicy Star Anise Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bad Boy Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

The spicy warmth, cacao, and sweet tonka make this a standout in cooler months and evenings, while the citrus and pepper bring enough freshness for spring. It can be heavy for high heat, so less optimal for summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Best for dates and nights out due to its sweet, warm, slightly seductive vibe. Works casually and for some offices if applied lightly, but is too bold and gourmand for sporty or very formal settings.

Spicy Star Anise Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Winter

The combination of spicy and aromatic notes makes it suitable for the mild and cool weather of spring and fall. In summer and winter, it might be slightly less ideal due to its spiciness.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date

Also Works:

Casual

With moderate projection and a versatile balanced profile, it's well-suited for office settings and dates. Less ideal for sports due to the noticeable spice.