Ample
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2005 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Pontevecchio
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Xerjoff Richwood (2010) by Jacques Flori - the citrus-rose-patchouli signature from Xerjoff's Shooting Stars collection that became one of the Italian house's most-loved unisex woody-balsamic compositions. Honest dupe-fidelity for autumn-winter and date wear.
This woody aromatic is a divisive one - some find it a gorgeous, refined Italian scent, others find it too old-school and generic. Expect clean, fresh woody florals with a hint of incense, but be prepared for a strong personality.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 75% | 18% |
| Floral | 60% | 21% |
| Fruity | 40% | 3% |
| Green | 20% | 5% |
| Sweet | 55% | 16% |
| Warm | 60% | 9% |
| Woody | 85% | 26% |
| Earthy | 55% | 16% |
| Animalic | 20% | 8% |
| Fresh | 45% | 10% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Citrus-rose-patchouli-labdanum-sandalwood reads firmly autumn-winter; the polished niche-house warmth carries into a cool spring evening. Less natural in warm summer.
Occasions
Sophisticated woody-balsamic with composed projection fits date, formal evening, and dinner wear naturally; office viable at low dosage. Too distinctive for sport.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and woody profile, along with moderate sillage and EDP performance cited by reviewers, makes it suitable for office and formal wear without being overpowering. The sophisticated blend also lends itself well to date nights, though its classic structure might not be ideal for casual or sport settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery, Citrus accords and Musk, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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