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L'Air du Temps Eau de Toilette bottle L'Air du Temps EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender U
1948 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££££
Sherwood Eau de Parfum bottle Sherwood EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Air du Temps EDT
This isn't just a perfume, it's a historical artefact. L'Air du Temps is a polarising classic, with some loving its 'old-fashioned' charm and others finding it too dated or 'soapy'. It’s a definite try-before-you-buy, unless you're intentionally leaning into that vintage vibe.
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Our Verdict - Sherwood EDP
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Sherwood is less 'forest fantasy' and more 'creamy sandalwood enigma'. Some reckon it's a smooth, comforting dream, others find it a nauseating, persistent nightmare. Definitely one to sample, as it clearly hits different for everyone.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Air du Temps EDT
Sherwood EDP

Notes

Accords

L'Air du Temps Sherwood
100%
Warm Spicy
52%
70%
Woody
100%
81%
Floral
65%
Powdery
80%
58%
White Floral
45%
Musky
58%
57%
Aromatic
52%
Aldehydic
52%
Iris
51%
Earthy
50%
Fresh
Rose
45%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
52%
Woody shared
70%
100%
81%
Powdery shared
65%
80%
White Floral shared
58%
45%
58%
57%
52%
52%
51%
50%
45%

Performance

L'Air du Temps Sherwood
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Air du Temps

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and 'clean' character make it suitable for office wear, while its classic elegance also works for dates and casual outings. Some reviewers found it appropriate for special events due to its timeless appeal, though its vintage feel might clash in very modern formal settings. It's too delicate for active sport.

Sherwood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and creamy, soft character make it suitable for close-proximity situations like dates and casual wear. While some find it office-appropriate, others report strong longevity and a 'creamy thick' quality that could be too much in a formal or very professional setting.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
74%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, woody, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Air du Temps EDT
Sherwood EDP
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