Homme
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 1989 | Year | 2018 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Desert Suave
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
An unmistakable, retro power scent that polarises with its nuclear longevity and syrupy, spicy vanilla blast. It's a nostalgic, brazen classic that commands attention and divides opinion.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a unique masterpiece of spiced dates and orange blossom that'll transport you to exotic locales. For others, it's a cloying, syrupy mess reminiscent of grandma's kitchen or prune juice. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample first.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 22% | 14% |
| Floral | 23% | 20% |
| Fruity | 3% | 5% |
| Green | 4% | 2% |
| Sweet | 30% | 34% |
| Warm | 16% | 21% |
| Woody | 10% | 11% |
| Earthy | 7% | 7% |
| Animalic | 3% | 2% |
| Fresh | 16% | 11% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The dense sweetness and warm spicy vanilla heart make this best for cold weather, where its power and richness are comfortable. It can be cloying in heat, but works well in fall and especially winter.
Occasions
Its high projection and strong sweet profile make it too much for the office or sport, but it fits bold casual wear and nightlife. It's polarising as a date scent, memorable but not subtle.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and gourmand nature make it too distracting for office wear, but its unique character and longevity are perfect for a memorable date or a formal event. It's too heavy for casual daytime use, although some wear it year-round. Several reviewers mention its impressive performance.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Citrus, Warm Spicy accords and Orange Blossom, Mandarin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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