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L'Heure Verte Eau de Parfum bottle L'Heure Verte EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2021 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Soviet Rawhides Eau de Parfum bottle Soviet Rawhides EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Heure Verte EDP
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it experience with this one. Kilian's L'Heure Verte is a divisive, bold fragrance that some find intoxicatingly unique while others recoil from its intense, medicinal liquorice kick. Not a safe blind buy, but endlessly fascinating.
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Our Verdict - Soviet Rawhides EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Russian Leather - a aromatic fragrance led by Fern, Clary Sage, Rosemary, with woody depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Heure Verte EDP
Soviet Rawhides EDP

Notes

Accords

L'Heure Verte Soviet Rawhides
100%
Woody
78%
89%
Aromatic
90%
Floral
66%
58%
Patchouli
56%
Bitter
56%
Earthy
50%
Warm Spicy
54%
52%
Balsamic
50%
Sweet
42%
48%
Ozonic
Woody shared
100%
78%
Aromatic shared
89%
90%
66%
58%
56%
56%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
54%
52%
Sweet shared
50%
42%
48%

Performance

L'Heure Verte Soviet Rawhides
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Heure Verte

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its strong projection and distinctive character, this isn't suitable for office wear. Its unique, alluring qualities make it a solid choice for dates, and it adapts well to both casual outings and more formal events where a statement scent is appreciated.

Soviet Rawhides

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the aromatic, woody profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the aromatic accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Heure Verte EDP
Soviet Rawhides EDP
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