Frustration Eau de Parfum bottle Frustration
Edp Concentration Extrait
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2022 Year 2018
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Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait bottle Il Capriccio del Maestro

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Frustration Eau de Parfum
État Libre d'Orange Frustration genuinely lives up to its name, proving to be a polarising blend. While some find it a cosy, deeply satisfying gourmand with an addictive nutty vanilla, others are utterly repelled by its intensity, likening it to rancid butter, peanut butter, or even burning tyres. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, so definitely sample.
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Our Verdict - Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait
If you're after a beast mode version of Ambre Narguile or Angel's Share, this is your jam. It's a sweet, spicy, powerhouse that doesn't just fill a room, it owns it. A safe blind buy for fans of the genre, but don't expect groundbreaking originality.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 1% 7%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 2% 1%
Sweet 41% 44%
Warm 34% 33%
Woody 16% 8%
Earthy 16% 13%
Animalic 5% 8%
Fresh 0% 0%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Frustration EdP
Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Rum 39% vs 29%
Cinnamon 34% vs 27%
Only in Frustration Eau de Parfum
Cumin 26%
Only in Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait
Spicy 25% Orchid 18%
Only in Frustration Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 64% Labdanum 36%
Only in Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait
Honey 29% Tobacco 26% Tonka Bean 23% Benzoin 22%

Accords

Frustration Eau de Parfum Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait
100%
Vanilla
81%
97%
Warm Spicy
100%
94%
Woody
57%
52%
Sweet
84%
73%
Balsamic
50%
73%
Rum
57%
71%
Cinnamon
60%
69%
Amber
60%
69%
Nutty
Honey
60%
58%
Aromatic
Tobacco
54%
Vanilla shared
100%
81%
Warm Spicy shared
97%
100%
Woody shared
94%
57%
Sweet shared
52%
84%
Balsamic shared
73%
50%
Rum shared
73%
57%
Cinnamon shared
71%
60%
Amber shared
69%
60%
69%
60%
58%
54%

Performance

Frustration Eau de Parfum Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Frustration Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

This is a strong, sweet, and often boozy scent according to reviews, making it less suitable for office wear. Its cosy and sensual nature, combined with good longevity and sillage, makes it perfect for dates and evening casual outings, particularly in colder weather.

Il Capriccio del Maestro Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its 'out of this world' performance and 'thick, chunky sillage', this extrait is far too strong for the office. It's perfectly suited for dates and formal events where its commanding presence is an asset, and can be worn casually if applied sparingly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
83%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Vanilla accords and Labdanum, Rum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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