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1-12 Cologne bottle 1-12 EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1976 Year 1992
£ Price Tier ££
What About Adam Eau de Parfum bottle What About Adam EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 1-12 EDC
A divisive but undeniably classic green fougere that screams '70s swagger. For the price, it's a steal if you appreciate its soapy, aromatic charm, but don't expect modern appeal or beast-mode performance from current formulations.
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Our Verdict - What About Adam EDP
This discontinued Joop! fragrance is an absolute love-it-or-hate-it affair, but those who love it are practically evangelical. The bold, photorealistic tomato leaf note makes it unique, though some find it utterly disgusting. It's a risk-taker for sure, but a memorable one if you get a good bottle.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
1-12 EDC
What About Adam EDP

Notes

Accords

1-12 What About Adam
100%
Aromatic
100%
88%
Woody
58%
85%
Green
69%
63%
Fresh Spicy
72%
66%
Citrus
54%
56%
Amber
55%
Mossy
48%
Lavender
47%
Earthy
44%
46%
Floral
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
88%
58%
Green shared
85%
69%
Fresh Spicy shared
63%
72%
Citrus shared
66%
54%
56%
55%
48%
Earthy shared
47%
44%
46%

Performance

1-12 What About Adam
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

1-12

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its clean, soapy nature makes it versatile for casual wear and suitable for a relaxed office. However, its vintage barbershop scent might be too 'old-school' for formal events or modern date nights, and it's not well-suited for sport due to its profile and moderate performance.

What About Adam

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its fresh, green, and aromatic profile, coupled with strong performance, makes it fantastic for casual wear and active use. The prominent and divisive tomato leaf note makes it less ideal for formal settings or intimate dates where mass appeal is key, and it might be a bit too strong for office environments.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, green

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

1-12 EDC
What About Adam EDP
125ml
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