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Straight to Heaven Extreme Eau de Parfum bottle Straight to Heaven Extreme EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender U
2017 Year 2011
££££ Price Tier ££
1697 Eau de Toilette bottle 1697 EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Straight to Heaven Extreme EDP
This one's a divisive beast, a boozy, woody ride that some call a masterpiece and others just won't get on with. Expect a deep, seductive aroma that projects confidence and refinement. It won't be for everyone, but if it clicks for you, prepare for an intoxicating experience.
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Our Verdict - 1697 EDT
This boozy-gourmand powerhouse is famously divisive. Some rave about its unique, dry rum and spiced fruit complexity, finding it utterly captivating, while others are convinced it smells like
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Straight to Heaven Extreme EDP
1697 EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Rum 50% vs 37%
Only in Straight to Heaven Extreme
Dried Fruits 50%
Shared Notes
Musk 25% vs 14%
Amber 25% vs 17%
Cedar 25% vs 15%
Vanilla 25% vs 18%

Accords

Straight to Heaven Extreme 1697
100%
Woody
97%
51%
Warm Spicy
100%
50%
Sweet
91%
60%
Rum
87%
45%
Amber
81%
54%
Vanilla
76%
51%
Fruity
69%
Cinnamon
60%
57%
Powdery
55%
57%
Patchouli
Floral
52%
Woody shared
100%
97%
Warm Spicy shared
51%
100%
Sweet shared
50%
91%
Rum shared
60%
87%
Amber shared
45%
81%
Vanilla shared
54%
76%
Fruity shared
51%
69%
60%
Powdery shared
57%
55%
57%
52%

Performance

Straight to Heaven Extreme 1697
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Straight to Heaven Extreme

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With strong projection and long-lasting performance, this scent is too bold for a typical office environment. Reviews repeatedly highlight its masculinity and sexiness, making it ideal for dates and special formal events, especially in cooler weather.

1697

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent rum and spice accords, coupled with strong longevity, make it too distracting for office wear. However, its warming, boozy nature is perfect for intimate dates and sophisticated evening events, offering a luxurious and memorable presence.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, rum, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Straight to Heaven Extreme EDP
1697 EDT
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