Herod Eau de Parfum bottle Herod
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2012 Year 2022
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Herod
A benchmark tobacco-vanilla that wraps you in smoky, spiced luxury. Herod is intense, seductive, and unmistakably plush-perfect for cold evenings, special outings, and commanding presence.
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Our Verdict - Ideal Women
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.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 5% 3%
Fruity 3% 1%
Green 0% 1%
Sweet 21% 28%
Warm 38% 35%
Woody 28% 28%
Earthy 12% 8%
Animalic 9% 6%
Fresh 1% 2%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Herod EdP
Ideal Women EdP

Notes

Accords

Herod Ideal Women
60%
Woody
100%
85%
Warm Spicy
57%
70%
Amber
45%
70%
Sweet
45%
Vanilla
62%
30%
Powdery
58%
40%
Musky
51%
30%
Balsamic
48%
Cinnamon
48%
Woody shared
60%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
85%
57%
Amber shared
70%
45%
Sweet shared
70%
45%
62%
Powdery shared
30%
58%
Musky shared
40%
51%
Balsamic shared
30%
48%
48%

Performance

Herod Ideal Women
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Herod

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Herod's rich tobacco, spicy cinnamon, and creamy vanilla make it ideal for cold weather. The warmth and sweetness shine in fall and winter, but can be a bit heavy for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong projection and opulent, cozy aura, Herod excels for evening dates and formal settings. Its boldness may overwhelm in close office or sporty environments.

Ideal Women

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

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

Overall
93%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
90%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Sweet accords and Vanilla, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Herod
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