Mercurial Cashmere Eau de Parfum bottle Mercurial Cashmere
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2025
££ Price Tier £££££
MCX Eau de Parfum bottle MCX

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mercurial Cashmere
Mercurial Cashmere is a divisive one. Some find it a smooth, sophisticated marvel, while others smell a generic, even screechy designer dupe. Expect opulent sweetness, but be ready for a performance lottery - some get beast mode, others a fleeting whisper.
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Our Verdict - MCX
MCX is a polarising launch not for its scent, but for its marketing. Those who've actually smelled it praise its brighter take on the original, with a delicious violet floral and darker oud backing, but many others won't get past the hype machine.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 9%
Floral 26% 24%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 4% 4%
Sweet 23% 24%
Warm 21% 27%
Woody 10% 15%
Earthy 5% 8%
Animalic 12% 8%
Fresh 13% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mercurial Cashmere EdP
MCX EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 35% vs 35%
Bergamot 33% vs 28%
Pink Pepper 30% vs 35%
Shared Notes
Tuberose 31% vs 20%
Iris 25% vs 25%
Violet 22% vs 27%
Only in Mercurial Cashmere
Ambergris 20%
Only in MCX
Amber 26%
Shared Notes
Caramel 19% vs 15%
Vanilla 19% vs 15%
Cashmere Wood 18% vs 17%
Tonka Bean 16% vs 16%
Musk 14% vs 8%
Cedar 10% vs 15%
Only in MCX
Oud 12%

Accords

Mercurial Cashmere MCX
100%
Vanilla
84%
87%
Woody
100%
95%
Powdery
86%
83%
Amber
85%
82%
Musky
62%
80%
Tuberose
77%
Caramel
60%
77%
Sweet
68%
68%
Violet Floral
69%
Aromatic
58%
Vanilla shared
100%
84%
Woody shared
87%
100%
Powdery shared
95%
86%
Amber shared
83%
85%
Musky shared
82%
62%
80%
Caramel shared
77%
60%
Sweet shared
77%
68%
Violet Floral shared
68%
69%
58%

Performance

Mercurial Cashmere MCX
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Mercurial Cashmere

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

The rich, sweet and powdery accords, combined with reports of strong projection, make this less suitable for an office setting. It shines on dates and formal evenings due to its opulent nature, and can work casually when you want to feel put-together.

MCX

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sophisticated woody and amber accords with a touch of sweetness make it suitable for dates and formal events. While it has some brighter opening notes, the overall richness and warmth mean it may be a bit much for a casual office setting.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
97%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
97%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Amber accords and Iris, Violet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mercurial Cashmere
MCX
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