No. 89 Eau de Toilette bottle No. 89
Edt Concentration Edp
M Gender U
1951 Year 1981
££ Price Tier ££
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Our Verdict - No. 89 Eau de Toilette
A quintessential barbershop fougère with a brisk citrus and lavender opening, refined florals, and a powdery, woody base. Understated, dignified, and supremely British, it is suited for those who value tradition and subtlety over trends.
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Our Verdict - pour L'Homme Eau de Parfum
This 80s icon is a nutmeg-heavy, spicy-woody charmer, though reformulations mean its once legendary performance is now a shadow of its former self. Still, for those who appreciate a classic, it's a nostalgic trip that mostly holds up.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17% 7%
Floral 33% 30%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 11% 16%
Sweet 14% 13%
Warm 5% 14%
Woody 18% 18%
Earthy 10% 10%
Animalic 7% 5%
Fresh 15% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
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Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 17% vs 21%
Bergamot 17% vs 24%
Nutmeg 14% vs 32%
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Orange 17% Neroli 17% Petitgrain 17%
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Clary Sage 21%
Shared Notes
Geranium 35% vs 19%
Ylang-Ylang 27% vs 16%
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Rose 37%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 22% vs 14%
Musk 21% vs 11%
Sandalwood 20% vs 12%
Vetiver 17% vs 16%
Cedar 17% vs 14%
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Fir Resin 18% Amber 12%

Accords

No. 89 Eau de Toilette pour L'Homme Eau de Parfum
80%
Fresh Spicy
100%
90%
Citrus
48%
65%
Aromatic
89%
70%
Woody
80%
75%
Powdery
44%
Floral
58%
50%
Mossy
Earthy
46%
Fresh
45%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
100%
Citrus shared
90%
48%
Aromatic shared
65%
89%
Woody shared
70%
80%
Powdery shared
75%
44%
58%
50%
46%
45%

Performance

No. 89 Eau de Toilette pour L'Homme Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

No. 89 Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The crisp citrus and aromatic freshness shine in spring and early summer, while the powdery woods and moss lend themselves to cool autumn days. It is less suited to heavy winter wear due to its lightness and low warmth.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal

Its clean, reserved projection and classic barbershop elegance make it ideal for office and formal settings. It is also a discreet yet sophisticated choice for casual wear, but lacks the energy and sportiness for gym or active occasions.

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Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and warm, inviting scent make it entirely suitable for office and casual wear. While elegant, its spicy nature might be a bit much for very formal events, and it's certainly not built for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
91%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Woody accords and Lavender, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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