Masculin Pluriel Eau de Parfum bottle Masculin Pluriel
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2014 Year 2020
££££ Price Tier £
Absolute Pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle Absolute Pour Homme

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Masculin Pluriel
This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some swear by its classic charm and modern barbershop vibe, while others are left wanting more for the price. If you want silky lavender and that clean, shaven feel, it delivers, but prepare for debates over its performance - 'beast mode' it ain't.
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Our Verdict - Absolute Pour Homme
If you're after a properly grown-up, unapologetically masculine scent, this could be your new signature. It's a dark horse that punches above its weight.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 7% 0%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 10% 9%
Sweet 2% 2%
Warm 2% 6%
Woody 44% 49%
Earthy 30% 34%
Animalic 11% 26%
Fresh 13% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Masculin Pluriel EdP
Absolute Pour Homme EdP

Notes

Only in Absolute Pour Homme
Leather 100%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 16% vs 50%
Only in Absolute Pour Homme
Vetiver 50% Woody 50%

Accords

Masculin Pluriel Absolute Pour Homme
100%
Woody
100%
49%
Leather
74%
72%
Lavender
69%
Aromatic
61%
56%
Earthy
52%
52%
Patchouli
52%
Animalic
52%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Leather shared
49%
74%
72%
Aromatic shared
69%
61%
Earthy shared
56%
52%
Patchouli shared
52%
52%
52%

Performance

Masculin Pluriel Absolute Pour Homme
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Masculin Pluriel

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Despite mixed reviews on performance, its clean, understated barbershop profile is perfect for formal settings and the office, where subtlety is key. It's a versatile choice, but its elegance leans away from casual or sport, though some do wear it as a daily driver.

Absolute Pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This scent's dominant woody and leather accords, alongside its generally strong character, make it a definite win for evening dates and formal events. It might be a little much for a crowded office, but could work for casual wear if applied sparingly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
91%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Leather, Aromatic accords and Leather, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Masculin Pluriel
Absolute Pour Homme
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