La Viola Homme
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2023 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Artik Sea
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A clean, fruity marine that punches above its weight. It's a fresh, uplifting blast perfect for summer, albeit with a softer, rather unisex jasmine touch that makes it surprisingly gentle. Definitely a crowd-pleaser.
This marine beast is intensely divisive. While some find its icy, salty realism invigorating and artistic, others recoil from its overwhelming, almost 'biohazard' level of marine intensity. Go for this if you want to stand out, but be warned, it's not for the faint-hearted.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 21% | 13% |
| Floral | 13% | 17% |
| Fruity | 4% | 7% |
| Green | 5% | 16% |
| Sweet | 17% | 11% |
| Warm | 8% | 6% |
| Woody | 10% | 6% |
| Earthy | 21% | 12% |
| Animalic | 5% | 8% |
| Fresh | 33% | 31% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean aquatic and citrus accords make it highly suitable as a casual everyday scent and for sports. While it's not overpowering, the strong freshness and lack of overt formality means it's less ideal for formal events, but still pleasant enough for an office environment or an informal date.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Given its 'nuclear' performance and strong, distinctive marine and salty accords, Artik Sea is far too assertive for the office. It's best suited for casual, outdoor settings or sport where its intense projection can be appreciated without overwhelming others. Some might find it suitable for a bold date night, though it's not universally appealing.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Marine, Aromatic, Citrus accords and Jasmine, Sea Water notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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