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Which Should You Buy?
This one's proper Marmite - you'll either adore its dry, clean woody iris or find it a painfully generic, sour mess. Some call it an elegant staple, others a 'granny' scent. Consider yourself warned.
This one's divisive: a clean, powdery hug of a woody scent for some, a bar of old-fashioned rose soap for others. Don't expect a Tam Dao dupe; this is its own subtle, musky creature, designed to be discovered rather than announced.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 3% |
| Floral | 21% | 16% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 6% |
| Sweet | 6% | 15% |
| Warm | 0% | 4% |
| Woody | 60% | 50% |
| Earthy | 18% | 12% |
| Animalic | 0% | 6% |
| Fresh | 11% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Its clean, noticeable but not overwhelming sillage and decent longevity make it a solid choice for the office or casual daily wear without being too distracting. It’s too understated for a date night, but polished enough for less formal business settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its subtle projection and clean, woody-powdery profile make it ideal for office wear and casual outings where a gentle scent is preferred. The lack of strong sillage, a common trait in Japanese perfumery, means it won't overwhelm, though it might be too understated for a formal event.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery accords and Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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