du Sud Eau de Toilette bottle du Sud
Edt Concentration Edt
U Gender U
1996 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Lime & Basil Eau de Toilette bottle Lime & Basil

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - du Sud
A divisive but timeless citrus aromatic, Eau du Sud is either a glorious, enduring summer chypre or a fleeting, masculine, slightly bitter disappointment. You'll either adore its natural, earthy charm or be left utterly cold. Test before you commit.
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Our Verdict - Lime & Basil
This one's a proper marmite scent - you'll either adore its unique, salty-citrus kick or find it a bit much. It's a bold, fresh take that certainly doesn't play subtle, so be prepared for it to make an entrance.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 34% 27%
Floral 6% 14%
Fruity 4% 4%
Green 23% 22%
Sweet 4% 8%
Warm 1% 3%
Woody 14% 15%
Earthy 24% 23%
Animalic 0% 1%
Fresh 28% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
du Sud EdT
Lime & Basil EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 24% vs 32%
Mandarin 21% vs 23%
Only in Lime & Basil
Lime 44%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 15% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 42% vs 37%
Vetiver 32% vs 38%
Patchouli 25% vs 23%

Accords

du Sud Lime & Basil
100%
Citrus
100%
67%
Aromatic
84%
66%
Fresh Spicy
79%
58%
Green
70%
49%
Earthy
67%
47%
Woody
64%
46%
Mossy
56%
Herbal
44%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
67%
84%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
79%
Green shared
58%
70%
Earthy shared
49%
67%
Woody shared
47%
64%
Mossy shared
46%
56%
44%

Performance

du Sud Lime & Basil
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

du Sud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and often discreet nature makes it excellent for the office or casual wear, especially in warm weather. While some find it office-appropriate, its often moderate sillage and 'classic' feel might not suit a modern date night, and it's too subtle for formal events, despite its underlying elegance. It can work for sport due to its refreshing quality, but isn't built for high performance.

Lime & Basil

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its striking freshness and intensity make it a great casual or sport scent, effectively cutting through the air. However, its strong projection and distinctive character might be too overpowering for formal settings or a conservative office environment. It can be a vibrant choice for a relaxed date, but perhaps not a first introduction.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
97%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
95%
Accord
97%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Mandarin, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

du Sud
Lime & Basil
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