Homme
| Edt | Concentration | Edt |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 1978 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Reporter for Men
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A shockingly competent budget clone of Sauvage, delivering zingy citrus, pepper, and lavender with a metallic-fresh blast. Lively, clean, and assertive - unbeatable value for daily wear.
A divisive scent with a split personality: some find it a fresh, natural-smelling daily driver; others a throwback powerhouse. It's affordable, but be warned, formulations vary wildly.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 27% | 25% |
| Floral | 13% | 14% |
| Fruity | 5% | 3% |
| Green | 6% | 10% |
| Sweet | 11% | 17% |
| Warm | 13% | 18% |
| Woody | 10% | 9% |
| Earthy | 3% | 4% |
| Animalic | 11% | 12% |
| Fresh | 28% | 19% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The sparkling citrus, pepper, and lavender open bright and crisp, making it excellent for spring and summer. Mild warmth in the base allows some versatility for fall, but the light, fresh profile lacks the heft for winter's cold.
Occasions
Moderate projection and a clean, energetic freshness make this an ideal casual or daily scent for work, errands, or gym. Its synthetic edge is less suited for formal occasions but great for active, modern lifestyles.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, akin to many freshies. Some formulations might be too strong for intimate dates or formal events, but the general consensus points to a non-offensive, everyday wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Musky accords and Jasmine, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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