Duel Eau de Parfum vs Back to the Roots Eau de Parfum

Duel

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2003	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	££

Back to the Roots

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Duel

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Duel

Duel is Goutal's 'love it or hate it' cult classic. Many adore its unique, natural tea and leather aroma, finding it elegant and understated. But be warned, its divisive take on bitterness and truly abysmal performance drive plenty of folk absolutely mental.

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Our Verdict - Back to the Roots

This one is a divisive brew. A super green, woody iris that some will adore for its unique, almost vintage charm, while others will find it just a bit off or too astringent. Definitely not a blind buy.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	7%	7%
Floral	11%	13%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	28%	27%
Sweet	4%	8%
Warm	13%	10%
Woody	14%	20%
Earthy	17%	12%
Animalic	17%	8%
Fresh	16%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Duel EdP

Back to the Roots EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Petitgrain 41% vs 31%

Only in Duel

Mate 58%

Only in Back to the Roots

Galbanum 37% Angelica 32%

Shared Notes

Orris 47% vs 35%

Only in Duel

Artemisia 52%

Only in Back to the Roots

Tea 27% Ginger 21% Violet 18%

Shared Notes

Musk 30% vs 29%

Only in Duel

Leather 38% Guaiac Wood 31%

Only in Back to the Roots

Driftwood 37% Sandalwood 33%

Accords

Duel Back to the Roots

100%

Aromatic

58%

56%

Powdery

100%

69%

Woody

88%

56%

Green

87%

52%

Musky

83%

51%

Iris

79%

74%

Fresh Spicy

52%

63%

Herbal

62%

Leather

Fresh

52%

50%

Citrus

Earthy

50%

Floral

49%

Aromatic shared

100%

58%

Powdery shared

56%

100%

Woody shared

69%

88%

Green shared

56%

87%

Musky shared

52%

83%

Iris shared

51%

79%

Fresh Spicy shared

74%

52%

Herbal

63%

Leather

62%

Fresh

52%

Citrus

50%

Earthy

50%

Floral

49%

Performance

Duel Back to the Roots

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Duel

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its poor projection and longevity mean this is best suited for scenarios where subtlety is key, like office wear or casual outings, where it won't offend. The fresh, herbal accords lend themselves well to warmer weather or casual daytime activities, avoiding formal settings due to its understated nature.

Back to the Roots

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its moderate projection and green, clean profile make it suitable for a smart-casual office or daytime wear. However, its unusual character might not be universally appreciated in formal or intimate settings, and it's certainly not for the gym.