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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper dark horse from Jo Malone, a cult classic often mourned for its scarcity. It's divisive, with some finding it a unique, warm cacao dream and others, a fleeting, almost waxy mess. Expect a cosy, subtly gourmand experience, but be mindful of its legendary disappearing act for some people.
This is a divisive one. Many hail Centaurus as a beast-mode, luxurious tobacco-vanilla, while others dismiss it as an overpriced holiday candle, lacking originality and far too sweet. Creed die-hards might find it a departure, but it's clearly a crowd-pleasing warm spicy amber that makes a statement.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 4% | 1% |
| Floral | 25% | 13% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 8% | 2% |
| Sweet | 27% | 34% |
| Warm | 39% | 31% |
| Woody | 6% | 14% |
| Earthy | 5% | 11% |
| Animalic | 5% | 3% |
| Fresh | 9% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its warm, subtle cacao and often limited projection make it perfect for casual and intimate date settings. It's generally too understated for formal events and unsuitable for sport, while its cosy warmth means it's pretty good for the office if you don't overdo it.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beast-mode projection and strong sweet-spicy character make it too overwhelming for the office or sport. However, these qualities make it perfect for dates and formal events, especially in cooler weather, where its warmth and boldness can shine without being intrusive.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Aromatic accords and Cinnamon, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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