87%
Very Similar
Trajan Eau de Parfum bottle Trajan
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Q Uomo Eau de Parfum bottle Q Uomo

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Trajan
If you're a BR540 fan, this is the smoother, more wearable, citrus-kissed version you've been waiting for. It's divisive only if you fundamentally hate that DNA, otherwise it's a stellar alternative that many prefer.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Q Uomo
This Armaf offering is an unusual one - obscure, divisive, and a bit of a mystery clone. You might love it for its unique character and value for money, but be warned, some might not get it at all. It's a cheapie with personality, apparently one 'ya mom fancies too'.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 26% 20%
Floral 5% 3%
Fruity 6% 2%
Green 12% 7%
Sweet 8% 10%
Warm 12% 23%
Woody 12% 12%
Earthy 16% 16%
Animalic 14% 15%
Fresh 23% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Trajan EdP
Q Uomo EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 31% vs 20%
Sage 24% vs 20%
Only in Trajan
Saffron 44%
Shared Notes
Cedar 29% vs 30%

Accords

Trajan Q Uomo
100%
Citrus
65%
Coffee
100%
64%
Warm Spicy
87%
46%
Leather
72%
61%
Amber
48%
60%
Aromatic
54%
54%
Lavender
51%
Woody
48%
49%
Animalic
51%
50%
Metallic
Citrus shared
100%
65%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
64%
87%
Leather shared
46%
72%
Amber shared
61%
48%
Aromatic shared
60%
54%
54%
Woody shared
51%
48%
Animalic shared
49%
51%
50%

Performance

Trajan Q Uomo
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Trajan

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its excellent longevity and notable projection make it a bit much for a formal office setting, though it's clean enough for casual office wear. Trajan shines on dates and casual outings where its inviting sweetness and sophisticated profile will be well-received, and handles formal events with ease due to its refined character.

Q Uomo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its medium projection and longevity make it ideal for the office, as it sits closer to the skin, as noted in reviews. The warm and aromatic accords are versatile enough for casual wear, though less suited for very formal events or active sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
86%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Lavender, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Trajan
Q Uomo
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