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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Ayurveda
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A plush, contemporary iris that balances boozy warmth and powdery elegance with a nutty gourmand twist. Seductive, sophisticated, and mature-perfect for fall evenings, upscale dates, or when you want to feel quietly magnetic.
This one's a divisive cheapie - a love-it-or-hate-it citrus-woody blend that some find fresh and comforting, while others recoil from what they describe as a "stale, rotten" note. Definitely not a safe blind buy, despite the attractive price tag.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 28% | 27% |
| Floral | 16% | 15% |
| Fruity | 5% | 4% |
| Green | 4% | 4% |
| Sweet | 23% | 15% |
| Warm | 13% | 18% |
| Woody | 16% | 17% |
| Earthy | 13% | 16% |
| Animalic | 2% | 2% |
| Fresh | 14% | 17% |
Mood
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The warm, powdery iris, whiskey, and rich amber make this ideal for cold weather - fall and winter are its prime seasons. It can work on cool spring nights, but feels far too dense and heavy for summer heat.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and enveloping, seductive character make it perfect for date nights and formal occasions. It's a bit too rich and intimate for sport or most offices but can work in business settings with restraint.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and even the gym, as noted by several reviewers. However, some find it "harsh" or like a "cleaning product," which lowers its suitability for formal settings or intimate dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Woody, Amber accords and Bergamot, Iris notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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