ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Smoky incense, supple leather, and a mineral-woody base create an enigmatic and quietly powerful scent. Terrible Teddy is a brooding, modern classic for those who command a room with subtlety.
Eden's No.650 leans into Penhaligon's Terrible Teddy's amber-leather core with a soapy-fresh peppery opening, but the original's distinguished, book-lined-study richness comes through as a lighter sketch here.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Terrible Teddy thrives in cooler weather with its smoky leather, incense, and woody accord. Its warmth and resinous depth make it ideal for fall and winter, while it can feel overpowering in heat.
Occasions
Best suited for evening, formal, or date scenarios where its mysterious, smooth leather and incense can stand out. It is too bold and distinctive for sport and may be a bit much for the office unless applied lightly.
Seasons
Occasions
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean leather, woody
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.