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Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously divisive one, folks. Some call it an elegant, delicious cherry-vanilla pastry, a dead ringer for Cuir Beluga. Others recoil, smelling everything from wet tissue and medicinal cough syrup to mothballs and a grimy public loo. Try before you buy, unless you're feeling adventurous.
This 'intense' flanker is anything but, leaving many underwhelmed by its lacklustre performance and divergence from the original DNA. However, fans still cherish its unique, seductive iris and vanilla blend, especially given its discontinued status.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for a date or casual wear, offering a pleasant scent bubble without being overpowering. While some find it too sweet for warm weather, its overall warmth and powdery nature align with cooler seasons, making it a good fit for relaxed social events or even formal gatherings where subtlety is appreciated.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Despite its 'intense' name, this is a soft, intimate scent with poor longevity and sillage, making it unsuitable for office wear but perfect for close encounters like a date night. Its sophisticated, sweet profile also suits formal events or relaxed casual evenings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean vanilla, powdery, sweet
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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