Is Perfume Parlour Soft Solely Complete For Men a dupe of Givenchy Gentlemen Only Absolute?
Gentlemen Only Absolute EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2016 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Soft Solely Complete For Men EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Gentlemen Only Absolute
- Soft Solely Complete For Men
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Which Should You Buy?
This discontinued gem is a creamy, spicy-sweet winter warmer that's absolutely adored by its fans. While some call it a 'less refined' Spicebomb, many crown it superior - a shame it's so hard to find.
A budget take on Givenchy's discontinued Gentlemen Only Absolute - the same warm cinnamon-and-saffron spice melting into creamy vanilla and sandalwood. Soft Solely Complete lands that spicy-sweet, cosy character but reads a touch flatter and sweeter, missing some of the refined elegance and 8-hour wear of the cult original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its warm, spicy-sweet profile and average projection make it ideal for dates and evening gatherings over crowded office settings. The smooth, refined character also suits formal winter events, though it's too much for active wear.
Seasons
A warm cinnamon-vanilla built for cold weather - it blooms in autumn and winter and turns heavy in summer.
Occasions
Spicy and sensual, it suits evenings, dates and formal occasions more than daytime or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Sandalwood, Cinnamon
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Soft Solely Complete For Men EDP
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