87%
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HiM Eau de Parfum bottle HiM
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2012 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - HiM Eau de Parfum
A divisive beast, HiM is either a hidden gem of spicy-woody warmth, or a synthetic mess. Most will find it a cosy, understated autumn/winter option, but some will struggle with its cloying sweetness and lack of dynamism.
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Our Verdict - B.A.D. Homme Eau de Parfum
If you're after the Bad Boy EDT vibe without the designer price tag, this is your shout. Word on the street is the scent is spot-on, though you'll need to be handy with a travel atomizer.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 10%
Floral 3% 3%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 14% 13%
Sweet 21% 22%
Warm 31% 27%
Woody 20% 17%
Earthy 7% 12%
Animalic 5% 0%
Fresh 15% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
HiM EdP
B.A.D. Homme EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 21% vs 36%
Only in B.A.D. Homme Eau de Parfum
Cedar 51% Sage 49%

Accords

HiM Eau de Parfum B.A.D. Homme Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
95%
Cacao
100%
96%
Woody
58%
66%
Aromatic
83%
79%
Amber
55%
75%
Cinnamon
70%
Fresh Spicy
64%
Sweet
68%
58%
Citrus
66%
49%
Vanilla
64%
58%
Ozonic
51%
Aquatic
Warm Spicy shared
100%
95%
100%
Woody shared
96%
58%
Aromatic shared
66%
83%
Amber shared
79%
55%
75%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
64%
68%
Citrus shared
58%
66%
Vanilla shared
49%
64%
58%
51%

Performance

HiM Eau de Parfum B.A.D. Homme Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

HiM Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its warm-spicy and woody accords, combined with moderate to strong performance, make it unsuitable for high-heat sports or overly formal settings. The comforting, inviting nature is perfect for dates and casual outings, while its subtle sophistication allows for office wear, provided it's not oversprayed.

B.A.D. Homme Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet and spicy profile makes it a strong contender for date nights and casual wear, especially in cooler weather. While not a beast in longevity or sillage, its mass appeal and affordability mean easy reapplication for any scenario, though it's too sweet for formal settings and too intimate for sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
83%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Citrus accords and Pepper, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

HiM Eau de Parfum
B.A.D. Homme Eau de Parfum
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