Aura Eau de Parfum bottle Aura
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2020
£ Price Tier £
Deux Cent Douze Men Eau de Parfum bottle Deux Cent Douze Men

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aura
This is a seriously polarising clone of Invictus Aqua, hyped by some as a cheaper, better performer and slammed by others for its cloying sweetness and lack of longevity. Batch variation seems to be a real issue here, so buyer beware.
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Our Verdict - Deux Cent Douze Men
This one's a solid, budget-friendly nod to a classic scent profile. Expect a clean, slightly sharp woody-aromatic that, while familiar, holds its own. Great for those who appreciate old-school charm without breaking the bank.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 14%
Floral 19% 16%
Fruity 7% 2%
Green 10% 17%
Sweet 14% 9%
Warm 16% 17%
Woody 14% 17%
Earthy 8% 10%
Animalic 9% 6%
Fresh 21% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aura EdP
Deux Cent Douze Men EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 32% vs 14%
Sandalwood 25% vs 14%
Vetiver 18% vs 14%

Accords

Aura Deux Cent Douze Men
100%
Fresh Spicy
63%
69%
Woody
100%
99%
Aromatic
75%
92%
Powdery
60%
84%
Citrus
72%
76%
Warm Spicy
52%
Amber
60%
Green
58%
56%
Iris
55%
Lavender
54%
Musky
55%
Herbal
49%
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
63%
Woody shared
69%
100%
Aromatic shared
99%
75%
Powdery shared
92%
60%
Citrus shared
84%
72%
Warm Spicy shared
76%
52%
60%
58%
56%
55%
Musky shared
54%
55%
49%

Performance

Aura Deux Cent Douze Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Aura

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its strong projection and sweet, fresh profile make it excellent for casual wear and dates, where its 'sex bomb' appeal shines. However, due to its potential to be "loud" and fill a room, it's less suitable for office environments or formal settings.

Deux Cent Douze Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean character makes it ideal for office and casual wear without being too overpowering. While presentable, it might lack the gravitas for truly formal events and, being a woody aromatic, it's not a dedicated sport scent.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
86%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Powdery accords and Lavender, Violet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aura
Deux Cent Douze Men
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