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Venom Incarnat Eau de Parfum bottle Venom Incarnat EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2022 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Crimson 21 Eau de Parfum bottle Crimson 21 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Venom Incarnat EDP
This is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with opinions split firmly down the middle. Some find it a seductive, unique fruity leather, while others recoil from its synthetic sweet notes, often comparing it to vape juice or cheap sweets. Sample first, definitely.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Crimson 21 EDP
Crimson 21 borrows the leather-and-spice backbone of Stephane Humbert Lucas's Venom Incarnat but pushes cinnamon and pepper harder up front, trading the original's dense berry-liqueur sweetness for a drier, smokier read.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Venom Incarnat EDP
Crimson 21 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackberry 21% vs 45%
Shared Notes
Raspberry 40% vs 28%
Cedar 31% vs 35%
Only in Venom Incarnat
Cinnamon 28%
Only in Crimson 21
Patchouli 36%
Shared Notes
Leather 25% vs 42%
Vanilla 20% vs 28%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 28%
Only in Venom Incarnat
Patchouli 19% Fir Resin 15%

Accords

Venom Incarnat Crimson 21
100%
Fruity
87%
Sweet
50%
47%
Leather
75%
Spicy
60%
54%
Woody
45%
47%
Vanilla
100%
Sweet shared
87%
50%
Leather shared
47%
75%
60%
Woody shared
54%
45%
47%

Performance

Venom Incarnat Crimson 21
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Venom Incarnat

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and distinct, divisive scent profile make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for dates where its sensual vibe can shine. The sweetness and leathery edge limit its formality, leaning instead towards evening casual or nights out.

Crimson 21

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A leather-and-spice profile with a warm base reads best once temperatures drop, when the richness doesn't feel overpowering.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

The bold spicy opening and leather heart suit evening dates and dressed-up occasions rather than office wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean leather, sweet, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Venom Incarnat EDP
Crimson 21 EDP
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