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Karagoz Extrait bottle Karagoz Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2017 Year 2004
££ Price Tier £
French Ruby Eau de Parfum bottle French Ruby EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Karagoz Extrait
This one is a real head-scratcher and a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect beast-mode performance but prepare for it to divide opinion faster than a politician's promise. It's bold, it's unique, and it might just smell like grape-flavoured detergent.
Acquired
Our Verdict - French Ruby EDP
French Ruby targets Lacoste Red (Style in Play) - the playful green-apple-and-woods fresh scent that became a summer staple. The dupe nails the standout crisp apple opening but renders it flatter, and since the original is already a soft skin-scent, the dupe wears even closer with shorter longevity.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Karagoz Extrait
French Ruby EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 30% vs 40%
Only in French Ruby
Pine 59%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 100% vs 36%
Only in French Ruby
Patchouli 33% Musk 31%

Accords

Karagoz French Ruby
100%
Fruity
70%
Fresh
85%
77%
Sweet
73%
Green
75%
68%
Woody
60%
60%
Earthy
58%
Aromatic
45%
54%
Oud
50%
Amber
50%
Patchouli
Musky
40%
Fruity shared
100%
70%
85%
77%
Green shared
73%
75%
Woody shared
68%
60%
60%
Aromatic shared
58%
45%
Oud
54%
50%
50%
40%

Performance

Karagoz French Ruby
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Karagoz

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its nuclear performance and polarising scent profile make it unsuitable for office settings due to potential irritation. However, its uniqueness and powerful projection lend themselves well to casual and date nights, commanding attention without being overtly formal.

French Ruby

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The crisp green apple and fresh woods are at their best in warm spring and summer weather where the freshness pops.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

A playful, casual fresh scent suited to daily wear, sport and easy outings rather than formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, green, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Karagoz Extrait
French Ruby EDP
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