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Which Should You Buy?
A shockingly powerful budget take on woody-oud-amber masculinity, Essentials No.10 punches far above its price, delivering beastly performance and a commanding, elegant trail. Not for wallflowers or heatwaves.
This one's a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. Some reckon it's a solid, woody-sweet take on the blue fragrance genre, while others find it a cloying, 'jammy' mess. You'll either love it as a beefed-up take on Dylan Blue or wonder if you've been sold a duff bottle.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 11% |
| Floral | 7% | 2% |
| Fruity | 0% | 13% |
| Green | 2% | 6% |
| Sweet | 25% | 20% |
| Warm | 31% | 22% |
| Woody | 40% | 32% |
| Earthy | 12% | 12% |
| Animalic | 2% | 0% |
| Fresh | 0% | 11% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The warm spicy-woody-ambery core with oud and sandalwood makes it ideal for cooler weather, especially fall and winter. It is wearable in spring's chill but too heavy for hot summer days.
Occasions
Its strong projection, rich woody warmth and oud presence suit formal and evening events. Can be worn casually with restraint, but is too commanding and dense for sport or overly close office environments.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh yet woody and spicy character makes it versatile for casual outings and dates, leaning towards warmer weather. However, some find its projection can be 'shouty' or 'jammy' which might be too much for a formal setting or a quieter office environment.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Fruity, Citrus accords and Apple, Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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