Chaos
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Encode Blue
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Chaos is wildly divisive, lauded as a 'beast mode' aquatic by some and reviled by others for its 'eggy' or 'fishy' marine notes. Definitely not a safe blind buy, this is a love-it-or-hate-it scent with zero middle ground.
This one's a bit of a mixed bag. Some reckon it's a decent, fresh blue scent for the price, others find it a generic shower gel let-down with poor performance. Don't expect miracles, but it might do for gym or casual sprints.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 13% | 12% |
| Floral | 12% | 5% |
| Fruity | 1% | 12% |
| Green | 4% | 2% |
| Sweet | 8% | 7% |
| Warm | 1% | 9% |
| Woody | 21% | 17% |
| Earthy | 32% | 17% |
| Animalic | 10% | 21% |
| Fresh | 27% | 26% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its nuclear performance and strong marine accords make it unsuitable for most office settings, as it projects aggressively. Chaos works best in casual, outdoor environments or clubbing, where its 'beast mode' projection isn't overbearing. It's too extreme for formal events or intimate dates.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, aquatic nature makes it perfect for casual wear and sport. The general consensus on moderate performance means it's suitable for office wear without being overpowering, but it lacks the depth for formal events or a romantic date.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Marine, Citrus, Woody accords and Woody, Sea Water notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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