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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper wild card. Some reckon it's a divine, luxurious scent, a beast-mode bargain taking them straight to the desert. Others, though, smell cheap synthetics, grandma's dusty attic, or even a 'diaper'. Love it or loathe it, it's definitely not for the faint of heart.
This budget clone is a bold, divisive beast. Many find it a superb dupe for PDM Carlisle or Exclusif Tabac after a harsh opening, but others are put off by a 'used ash tray' vibe and nuclear intensity. Definitely not a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 15% | 13% |
| Fruity | 0% | 6% |
| Green | 0% | 4% |
| Sweet | 27% | 24% |
| Warm | 27% | 23% |
| Woody | 22% | 24% |
| Earthy | 23% | 26% |
| Animalic | 8% | 10% |
| Fresh | 5% | 4% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, as it's prone to cloying. The dense, warm, and sweet accords are ideal for dates and evening formal events, but it's too heavy for casual daytime wear unless it's very cold.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, coupled with its intense and rich tobacco and oud accords, make it too overwhelming for an office setting. It's much better suited for evening dates or formal events where its character can shine without dominating the room.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Powdery accords and Patchouli, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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