Erawan Eau de Parfum bottle Erawan
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Cygnus Pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle Cygnus Pour Homme

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Erawan Eau de Parfum
Prepare for a wild ride because Erawan is seriously divisive. It's a green, hay-filled enigma that some adore as a comforting aromatherapy, while others find it utterly unwearable, smelling of stale cigarettes or even moldy leaves. Definitely one to sample first.
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Our Verdict - Cygnus Pour Homme Eau de Parfum
This one is a crowd-pleaser for younger chaps looking for something a bit different for a night out. Expect compliments and solid performance, though some might find it a touch unrefined compared to its pricier counterparts.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 8%
Floral 7% 12%
Fruity 0% 9%
Green 35% 27%
Sweet 20% 15%
Warm 6% 9%
Woody 15% 16%
Earthy 16% 16%
Animalic 0% 1%
Fresh 17% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Erawan EdP
Cygnus Pour Homme EdP

Notes

Only in Erawan Eau de Parfum
Green 56% Petitgrain 44%
Only in Cygnus Pour Homme Eau de Parfum
Pine 44% Apple 33% Bergamot 22%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 29% vs 42%
Only in Erawan Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 44% Cedar 27%
Only in Cygnus Pour Homme Eau de Parfum
Amber 29% Tonka Bean 29%

Accords

Erawan Eau de Parfum Cygnus Pour Homme Eau de Parfum
100%
Green
57%
66%
Aromatic
100%
54%
Woody
88%
Mossy
58%
55%
Vanilla
52%
Herbal
54%
Conifer
54%
Fruity
52%
50%
Fresh Spicy
49%
46%
Earthy
50%
46%
Floral
45%
Soft Spicy
45%
Green shared
100%
57%
Aromatic shared
66%
100%
Woody shared
54%
88%
58%
55%
Herbal shared
52%
54%
54%
52%
Fresh Spicy shared
50%
49%
Earthy shared
46%
50%
46%
Soft Spicy shared
45%
45%

Performance

Erawan Eau de Parfum Cygnus Pour Homme Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Erawan Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and gentle sillage make it acceptable for casual wear and intimate dates, as it's not overpowering. It's less suited for formal events or the office due to its distinctive, sometimes polarising green and hay character, and not fit for sport.

Cygnus Pour Homme Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its good longevity and sillage, combined with its distinct, somewhat playful fruity-woody character, make it more suited for casual outings, evenings, and dates than a formal or office setting. Community reviews highlight it as a 'clubbing/night out fragrance for younger guys', suggesting it's best for social, less constrained environments.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
77%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Green, Aromatic, Woody accords and Oakmoss, Tonka Bean notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Erawan Eau de Parfum
Cygnus Pour Homme Eau de Parfum
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