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Which Should You Buy?
Crisp juniper and lemon meet a soft suede-and-cedar base for a polished masculine that lands somewhere between Gucci Guilty and Louis Vuitton Oraj. Confident office-to-evening wear at M&S budget.
This one's a wildcard. Some rave about its luxurious leather and unique masculine vibe, while others claim it's so faint it barely registers, even accusing it of smelling like bug spray. Proceed with extreme caution and definitely don't blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 26% |
| Floral | 8% | 9% |
| Fruity | 0% | 2% |
| Green | 8% | 7% |
| Sweet | 12% | 8% |
| Warm | 15% | 15% |
| Woody | 27% | 23% |
| Earthy | 15% | 11% |
| Animalic | 14% | 14% |
| Fresh | 20% | 19% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Suede, cedar, and patchouli give a warm woody backbone that wears best in fall and winter. The juniper-lemon opening keeps it bright enough for spring and milder summer days. Heat dulls the leather aspect.
Occasions
Mid-range projection and a balanced citrus-woody-leather composition fit office days that carry into evening dates. Polished enough for formal wear, too quiet and warm for sport, and reasonably versatile for casual days.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its often intimate sillage and unique, sometimes challenging, character make it less suitable for a casual day or the office, where broad appeal is generally preferred. The luxurious leather and woody notes, combined with the mixed reports on longevity, lean towards evening or formal date wear, though some find it lacks the projection for grand formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Cedar, Nutmeg notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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