Détour Noir
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2014 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Karl Lagerfeld for Him
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This "clone" is highly divisive. Some see a cheap ticket to luxury, others a synthetic nightmare. You'll either get an amazing dupe, or a headache-inducing mess. Don't expect the quality of the original, but for the price, it might just surprise you.
This one's a divisive pleaser. Some call it a gem, others a generic flop. What it lacks in strong personality, it makes up for in clean versatility and a bargain price tag. Don't expect groundbreaking, but it's far from the worst.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 13% | 12% |
| Floral | 20% | 21% |
| Fruity | 9% | 13% |
| Green | 9% | 11% |
| Sweet | 24% | 23% |
| Warm | 15% | 6% |
| Woody | 15% | 18% |
| Earthy | 10% | 5% |
| Animalic | 1% | 2% |
| Fresh | 17% | 22% |
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 moderate projection and warm, inviting accords make it suitable for dates and casual outings, though the initial synthetic blast noted by some may deter from formal occasions. While many find it versatile for day-to-day, a powerful vanilla-heavy scent might be too much for smaller office environments.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, inoffensive character and moderate performance make it ideal for casual wear and the office. While some find it sexy for evenings, its lack of strong sillage or deep complexity keeps it from being a formal or power date scent. Many reviews highlight its 'shower-gel' clean vibe, suitable even for the gym.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Lavender, Woody accords and Violet, Apple notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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