Hercules
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2022 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Ideal Women
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
If you're after a budget-friendly PDM Herod proxy, this is it, but patience is key. Give it a few months to macerate and it transforms from a synthetic mess into a surprisingly smooth, sweet tobacco bomb. Performance is hit-or-miss, so manage your expectations.
A comforting, soft, and spicy scent that delivers a delicious scent bubble, though expect to reapply. It's a fantastic, less pricey dupe for Bouquet Ideale, ideal for those who value scent over sillage.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 4% | 3% |
| Fruity | 2% | 1% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 23% | 28% |
| Warm | 44% | 35% |
| Woody | 18% | 28% |
| Earthy | 13% | 8% |
| Animalic | 9% | 6% |
| Fresh | 3% | 2% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Heavy tobacco and warm spicy accords make this more suitable for cooler weather and intimate settings. While some reviewers wear it to the office, its performance can be intense or a skin-scent, making it best for casual or date nights where closer encounters are desired.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its soft, comforting profile and moderate sillage, this fragrance is perfect for casual wear and intimate dates where you want a close-to-skin scent. Its lack of projection makes it acceptable for the office, but its warmth means it's less suited for formal events or sports.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Vanilla, Powdery accords and Labdanum, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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