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Diabolique Eau de Parfum bottle Diabolique EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2010 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££££
New York 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum bottle New York 5th Avenue EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Diabolique EDP
Divisive, soapy, and unexpectedly gentle for its name, Diabolique is a woody-spicy Oriental that some find comforting and others just can't stand. Expect a clean, powdery iris alongside a warm, balsamic depth.
Statement
Our Verdict - New York 5th Avenue EDP
New York 5th Avenue is a refined fragrance with a balanced blend of spices and wood, perfect for all seasons.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Diabolique EDP
New York 5th Avenue EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 61% vs 31%
Only in Diabolique
Mandarin 38%
Only in New York 5th Avenue
Pink Pepper 41% Bergamot 27%
Shared Notes
Iris 28% vs 53%
Only in New York 5th Avenue
Orris 47%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 24% vs 25%

Accords

Diabolique New York 5th Avenue
100%
Woody
80%
100%
Powdery
74%
Aromatic
73%
Iris
Spicy
70%
65%
Earthy
44%
Floral
50%
48%
Musky
Leather
30%
Woody shared
100%
80%
100%
74%
73%
70%
65%
Floral shared
44%
50%
48%
30%

Performance

Diabolique New York 5th Avenue
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Diabolique

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

While not overpowering for office wear if lightly applied, its distinctive soapy character and moderate performance lend themselves better to intimate settings. Many reviews suggest it's more suited for cooler weather evenings and cozy dates rather than casual daytime or formal events.

New York 5th Avenue

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The rich blend of woody and spicy notes makes it suitable for cooler temperatures, ideal for spring and fall. It maintains versatility for summer due to its fresh accords.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Perfect for office and date settings due to its moderate projection and sophisticated character. It's less suited for sporty or highly casual environments.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Diabolique EDP
New York 5th Avenue EDP
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