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Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising scent, but if you love Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille, you'd be daft not to give this a go. It's an absolute beast in performance, and for the price, the quality punches well above its weight. Give it time to macerate, though, or you might just get a clove bomb.
This is a seriously spicy amber that leans into comforting warmth rather than cloying sweetness. Don't blind buy, though - it's a cold-weather specialist and a powerhouse that demands respect for its potent cinnamon and clove. It's often compared to Tobacco Vanille, but with an extra kick of ginger.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 2% |
| Floral | 1% | 1% |
| Fruity | 7% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 31% | 35% |
| Warm | 47% | 57% |
| Woody | 12% | 7% |
| Earthy | 14% | 12% |
| Animalic | 3% | 4% |
| Fresh | 2% | 3% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beast-mode performance and rich, spicy profile make it too much for an office setting. However, its warmth and sophistication lend themselves perfectly to date nights and formal events, especially in cooler weather. It's a bit heavy for casual wear and entirely unsuitable for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent spicy-amber profile and strong performance make it too intense for an office setting. However, its warmth and sophistication are perfect for impressing on a date or adding a luxurious touch to formal events, especially in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Cinnamon accords and Clove, Ginger notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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