Megamare Eau de Parfum bottle Megamare
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Need-U Eau de Parfum bottle Need-U

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Megamare
This is a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it monster that can clear a room or have people begging for its name. Recent batches are apparently dialled down, so older bottles (or nuclear strength pre-reformulation clones) are the true Megamare experience.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Need-U
Need-U is less of a perfume and more of a personal secret. It's a 'your skin but better' scent, so effortlessly clean and subtle it barely registers for some, making its poor performance a dealbreaker. But for those who get it, it's a quiet perfection.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 15%
Floral 7% 16%
Fruity 5% 3%
Green 8% 2%
Sweet 3% 9%
Warm 1% 11%
Woody 9% 8%
Earthy 5% 3%
Animalic 15% 15%
Fresh 48% 41%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Megamare EdP
Need-U EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 47% vs 53%
Only in Megamare
Bergamot 52%
Only in Need-U
Pink Pepper 46%
Shared Notes
Musk 40% vs 40%
Ambroxan 36% vs 38%
Only in Megamare
Cedar 23%
Only in Need-U
Sandalwood 21%

Accords

Megamare Need-U
100%
Musky
100%
84%
Marine
75%
77%
Fresh
73%
Aquatic
70%
Amber
69%
66%
Citrus
52%
64%
Aromatic
65%
58%
Powdery
55%
52%
Ozonic
49%
Woody
Salty
48%
Musky shared
100%
100%
Marine shared
84%
75%
77%
73%
Amber shared
70%
69%
Citrus shared
66%
52%
Aromatic shared
64%
65%
Powdery shared
58%
55%
52%
49%
48%

Performance

Megamare Need-U
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Room-filling
Projection
Moderate
Potent
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Megamare

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Sport

Megamare's nuclear projection and longevity make it utterly unsuitable for office wear, as it's often described as a 'room-filler'. Its unique, challenging marine profile leans away from formal settings, but its strong presence can be intriguing for a confident date night or a bold casual statement. It could work for outdoor sport due to its 'oceanic' vibe, but apply very sparingly.

Need-U

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its extremely light projection and 'skin scent' nature make it perfect for office wear or casual settings where stronger scents might be overpowering. While some find it 'sexy' for dates, its limited longevity means it's best for close encounters or short activities rather than formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
83%
Olfactory
91%
Notes
80%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Musky, Marine, Amber accords and Musk, Ambroxan notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Megamare
Need-U
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