Under the Stars EDT

Maison Margiela by Meabh McCurtin
59%

Spicebomb Dark Leather EDP

Viktor&Rolf  
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Under the Stars Eau de Toilette bottle Under the Stars EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
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2023 Year 2024
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Under the Stars EDT
A dark, smoky leather-oud composition that stands out in the Replica line, Under the Stars is evocative, daring, and best reserved for nights when you want to project intrigue and depth.
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Our Verdict - Spicebomb Dark Leather EDP
V&R's Dark Leather is an absolute travesty, roundly criticised for its weak performance and synthetic, chemical mess of a leather note. Despite some defenders, the overwhelming consensus is that this flanker misses the mark entirely, delivering a truly disappointing experience.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Under the Stars EDT
Spicebomb Dark Leather EDP

Notes

Under the Stars
Spicebomb Dark Leather

Top Notes

Pepper 50% Cinnamon 50%

Top Notes

Pepper 58% Nutmeg 42%

Heart Notes

Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 50% Cedar 50%

Heart Notes

Cinnamon 55% Frankincense 45%

Base Notes

Leather 33% Oud 33% Labdanum 33%

Base Notes

Black Leather 61% Tobacco 39%
Shared Notes
Pepper 50% vs 58%
Only in Under the Stars
Cinnamon 50%
Only in Spicebomb Dark Leather
Nutmeg 42%
Only in Under the Stars
Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 50% Cedar 50%
Only in Spicebomb Dark Leather
Cinnamon 55% Frankincense 45%
Only in Under the Stars
Leather 33% Oud 33% Labdanum 33%
Only in Spicebomb Dark Leather
Black Leather 61% Tobacco 39%

Accords

Under the Stars Spicebomb Dark Leather
100%
Leather
70%
Fresh Spicy
100%
Warm Spicy
75%
Tobacco
61%
60%
Animalic
Cinnamon
60%
55%
Amber
52%
45%
Smoky
Sweet
45%
40%
Woody
Leather
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
100%
Warm Spicy
75%
Tobacco
61%
Animalic
60%
Cinnamon
60%
Amber shared
55%
52%
Smoky
45%
Sweet
45%
Woody
40%

Performance

Under the Stars Spicebomb Dark Leather
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Under the Stars

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Best for cool nights and autumnal or winter wear thanks to the dense leather, oud, and resinous base. The spicy opening is slightly invigorating but the richness is too much for hot days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The smoky-leather and oud core is too assertive for sport or most offices, but feels alluring and enveloping for evening dates or formal occasions in the cold.

Spicebomb Dark Leather

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

Given the widespread complaints about its weak projection and longevity, this fragrance is unlikely to offend in an office setting but won't make an impact elsewhere either. Its intended dark, warm accords lean towards evening and cooler weather, making it marginally suitable for dates or formal events, provided one massively oversprays.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
59%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Under the Stars EDT
Spicebomb Dark Leather EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £58.50 Notino - 30ml Buy Best Value £88.40 Perfume Click - 100ml - £0.88/ml Buy
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30ml
Notino £1.95/ml £58.50 Buy
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50ml
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90ml
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100ml
Perfume Click £0.88/ml £88.40 Buy Notino £1.12/ml £112.00 Buy eBay UK £1.14/ml £114.16 Buy
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150ml
Not available
Paco Perfumerias £0.45/ml £67.95 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.53/ml £79.25 Buy Perfume Click £0.61/ml £91.60 Buy Notino £0.93/ml £140.00 Buy
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