84%
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Incitatus Extrait bottle Incitatus
Extrait Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2014 Year 2023
£££££ Price Tier £
L'Impression Eau de Parfum bottle L'Impression

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Incitatus
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L'Impression
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Incitatus
This one's a proper wild ride - Incitatus doesn't hold back, bringing an intense, almost brutal, opening before settling into something powerfully unique. Definitely a love-it-or-hate-it beast, so don't even think about a blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - L'Impression
A refreshing, ginger-forward clone that's great for daytime but falls short on performance. It's an affordable daily driver if you don't mind reapplying, but expect arguments about its true closeness to the original.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 29% 24%
Floral 5% 2%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 18% 12%
Sweet 11% 15%
Warm 20% 28%
Woody 4% 6%
Earthy 11% 11%
Animalic 11% 14%
Fresh 17% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Incitatus Extrait
L'Impression EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 26%
Only in L'Impression
Grapefruit 39% Ginger 35%

Accords

Incitatus L'Impression
100%
Fresh Spicy
89%
58%
Citrus
100%
91%
Amber
96%
78%
Green
Aquatic
78%
73%
Leather
Fresh
72%
50%
Aromatic
61%
58%
Herbal
52%
Balsamic
51%
Animalic
49%
49%
Sweet
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
89%
Citrus shared
58%
100%
Amber shared
91%
96%
78%
78%
73%
72%
Aromatic shared
50%
61%
58%
52%
Animalic shared
51%
49%
49%

Performance

Incitatus L'Impression
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Incitatus

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Given its 'atomic longevity' and potent sillage, Incitatus is far too intense for office wear. Its commanding, sophisticated leather and resin accords make it suitable for formal evening events or dates where you want to make a bold statement.

L'Impression

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

This scent is perfect for casual and office wear due to its fresh, clean accords and moderate projection, which reviews confirm makes it suitable for daily use. Its limited projection and average longevity make it less ideal for formal events or dates where a more impactful fragrance might be desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
79%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Amber, Citrus accords and Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Incitatus
L'Impression
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