Special 127 Eau de Toilette bottle Special 127
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1890 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Empower You Eau de Parfum bottle Empower You

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Special 127
A divisive yet historically significant citrus aromatic. Some find it a timeless, clean barbershop classic, worthy of Churchill. Others detect a dated, overly soapy quality, likening it to bathroom cleaner. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but undeniably carries a certain vintage charm.
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Our Verdict - Empower You
This one's a bright, citrusy splash that promises to 'Empower You,' though the reality is a touch more modest. It's a pleasant, inoffensive scent that's easy to wear, but don't expect it to set the world alight.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 24% 24%
Floral 29% 28%
Fruity 3% 5%
Green 9% 6%
Sweet 14% 14%
Warm 1% 7%
Woody 8% 13%
Earthy 13% 9%
Animalic 14% 10%
Fresh 20% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Special 127 EdT
Empower You EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Geranium 27% vs 20%
Rose 21% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Musk 52% vs 26%
Patchouli 47% vs 21%
Only in Empower You
Cedar 30% Incense 22%

Accords

Special 127 Empower You
100%
Citrus
100%
84%
Fresh Spicy
48%
76%
Aromatic
46%
57%
Rose
55%
Lavender
49%
Herbal
48%
Woody
42%
47%
Floral
47%
White Floral
47%
46%
Green
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
84%
48%
Aromatic shared
76%
46%
57%
55%
49%
Woody shared
48%
42%
47%
White Floral shared
47%
47%
46%

Performance

Special 127 Empower You
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Special 127

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

The fresh and clean citrus-aromatic profile makes it excellent for casual wear or sport. Its subtle projection makes it non-offensive for the office, while its classic barbershop vibe offers a touch of formality. It's perhaps too understated for a bold date night scent.

Empower You

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and projection, coupled with a fresh and inoffensive citrus-floral profile, make it highly suitable for office and casual wear. The brightness of the citrus also makes it a good fit for everyday activities and even light sport, though its lack of bold projection makes it less ideal for formal settings or a standout date night.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
84%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Rose, Geranium notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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