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| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2004 | Year | 1994 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper crowd-pleaser, fresh and fruity, but its notoriously poor performance means many feel short-changed. If you demand longevity, look elsewhere; otherwise, it's a solid, unpretentious pick.
A 1994 Sheldrake cypress-vetiver composition that reads as Lutens' take on the early-90s masculine barbershop register - cool woody-aromatic on top, with opoponax and patchouli adding a quieter resinous depth underneath. Niche-priced but conventional in character.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 10% |
| Floral | 1% | 5% |
| Fruity | 25% | 5% |
| Green | 23% | 65% |
| Sweet | 11% | 15% |
| Warm | 0% | 40% |
| Woody | 43% | 95% |
| Earthy | 22% | 55% |
| Animalic | 0% | 10% |
| Fresh | 28% | 55% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and fruity profile makes it suitable for casual wear, dates, and sports. However, its poor longevity and projection mean it's not ideal for formal events or demanding office environments where a stronger presence is desired.
Seasons
Cypress and vetiver open cool and aromatic, fitting spring and autumn naturally; the resinous warmth of opoponax-patchouli keeps it wearable in winter but never feels heavy in summer.
Occasions
An aromatic woody composition in the barbershop register - well suited to office, casual daytime, and formal daytime wear. Date wear is viable but the conventional masculine character reads safe rather than statement.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Patchouli accords and Vetiver, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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