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Sultan Vetiver Eau de Parfum bottle Sultan Vetiver EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Mystery Eau de Parfum bottle Mystery EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sultan Vetiver EDP
Sultan Vetiver is pure Marmite: you'll either adore its intense, earthy, almost dirty vetiver heart, or recoil from what some call musty, mouldy, or even 'toilet freshener'. This isn't a safe blind buy, so sample before committing to its unapologetic character.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Mystery EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Roja Enigma Pour Homme - a warm spicy fragrance led by Black Pepper, Neroli, Bergamot, with floral depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sultan Vetiver EDP
Mystery EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 32% vs 28%
Pepper 30% vs 37%
Only in Sultan Vetiver
Anise 36%
Only in Mystery
Neroli 33%

Accords

Sultan Vetiver Mystery
100%
Aromatic
84%
Woody
42%
Floral
78%
73%
Earthy
72%
Citrus
66%
63%
Anis
57%
Leather
56%
Amber
54%
52%
Green
100%
Woody shared
84%
42%
78%
73%
Citrus shared
72%
66%
63%
57%
Amber shared
56%
54%
52%

Performance

Sultan Vetiver Mystery
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sultan Vetiver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Given its beast-mode performance and strong, distinctive vetiver character, Sultan Vetiver is too intense for most office settings. It excels in formal environments where its luxurious and bold nature can command attention without overwhelming, but is still versatile enough for casual wear if applied sparingly.

Mystery

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sultan Vetiver EDP
Mystery EDP
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