Modest Deux
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2025 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Elysia Sugar Patchouli
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Which Should You Buy?
Afenan's Modest Deux is a gourmand crowd-pleaser that delivers a potent burst of sweet, dark fruit and chocolate. It's affordable, intoxicating, and often described as a 'beast mode' performer. Just remember, Middle Eastern scents often need to macerate to truly shine - give this one time to develop its full, seductive power.
A boozy, syrupy-sweet patchouli bomb that demands a good long sit to mellow. Users love its Kayali resemblance, but be warned: this one is divisive, with some finding it gloriously gourmand and others overwhelmed by the sugary patchouli opening.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 11% | 18% |
| Fruity | 21% | 16% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 42% | 44% |
| Warm | 17% | 16% |
| Woody | 8% | 10% |
| Earthy | 18% | 13% |
| Animalic | 8% | 8% |
| Fresh | 3% | 2% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting, heavy gourmand character make it less suitable for office or sports. This scent truly shines for date nights and formal evenings where its seductive, rich aroma can make a statement without being overwhelming.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong, boozy, and sweet profile, this fragrance is best suited for evening wear, especially dates and formal events. It's too intense for office settings, and not well-matched for casual daytime or sport activities.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Patchouli, Woody accords and Patchouli, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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