Don Eau de Parfum vs Pavillon Rouge Eau de Parfum
Don EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Pavillon Rouge EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Xerjoff's Don is a bold, divisive scent that swings from 'masterpiece' to 'utterly boring'. If you can get past the initial metallic blast, it's a deep, dark tobacco and whisky blend that's not for the faint of heart or those seeking mass appeal. It's an acquired taste, but worth exploring.
A truly gorgeous boozy tobacco, but Jovoy seems to have kneecapped its performance in recent batches. Don't expect a beast, but do expect a warm, sexy scent for those who appreciate the finer things in life, delivered with subtlety.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Don's heavy, smoky accords and perceived intimate projection make it less suitable for the office but highly recommended for dates and formal settings. Its unique, bold character is best showcased in evening wear or specific, confident statements.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This is a rich, warm, and sophisticated fragrance, making it ideal for dates and formal events, though its performance varies for some. The strong boozy and tobacco accords make it less suitable for the office or casual daytime wear, as it's intended to be a statement rather than a background scent.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean tobacco, whiskey, sweet
Adds benzoin and coffee, drops caramel and gunpowder
Where to buy
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