A Fairy Tale
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2025 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Colosseum
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a mixed bag. Some find it a boozy, woody masterpiece at a bargain price, evoking 'CEO vibes' and a 'rustic wood cabin' fantasy. Others are left cold, smelling only 'pine 2x4' or an unwelcome 'smoker's lounge'. Not one for a blind buy.
A divisive take on a popular scent profile, Colosseum is a boozy, fruity amber that some find irresistible, while others are left cold by its sharp edges and perceived lack of depth. Love it or leave it, it's certainly got people talking.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 7% | 11% |
| Fruity | 11% | 13% |
| Green | 0% | 4% |
| Sweet | 35% | 37% |
| Warm | 23% | 16% |
| Woody | 23% | 22% |
| Earthy | 18% | 21% |
| Animalic | 7% | 5% |
| Fresh | 3% | 3% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its boozy, woody, and patchouli-heavy profile makes it too bold and potentially distracting for the office. It's best suited for cooler evenings, intimate dates, or formal gatherings where its unique character can shine, rather than casual daytime wear or sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find this wearable in the office, its prominent boozy and sweet fruity notes prevent it from being a solid professional choice. It's much better suited for casual outings or dates, and its warmth can even work for formal events, though it lacks true gravitas. Sport is out of the question for this amber-heavy scent profile.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Jasmine, Rum notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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