Charuto Regal Reserve
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2024 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Durban
ScentArt
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Charuto Regal Reserve
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Durban
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Charuto Regal Reserve Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper grower, apparently. Don't judge it straight out of the box; give it time to macerate and shed that 'chemical mess' vibe. What starts as a bit weird and divisive eventually mellows into something genuinely intriguing, though some will always find it too niche.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Durban Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Carolina Herrera Bad Boy (2019) - white pepper, cinnamon and tonka bean translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 25% |
| Floral | 10% | 15% |
| Fruity | 3% | 15% |
| Green | 4% | 15% |
| Sweet | 24% | 70% |
| Warm | 32% | 85% |
| Woody | 12% | 45% |
| Earthy | 10% | 20% |
| Animalic | 9% | 15% |
| Fresh | 11% | 40% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Charuto Regal Reserve
EdP
Durban
EdP
Notes
Charuto Regal Reserve Eau de Parfum
Durban Eau de Parfum
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Charuto Regal Reserve Eau de Parfum
Durban Eau de Parfum
Performance
Charuto Regal Reserve Eau de Parfum
Durban Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Charuto Regal Reserve Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring
Autumn
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and spring.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Also Works:
Casual
Its initial harshness and eventual warm, mysterious character make it better suited for evening or cooler weather. While 'date night' was mentioned, its unique profile means it's not a universal crowd-pleaser for every casual or formal event.
Durban Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Spring
Summer
Tonka-cacao-pepper natural autumn-winter fit.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Casual
Formal
Also Works:
Office
Date, casual evening, restrained office.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
88%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
82%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities
Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Amber accords and Pepper, Bergamot notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Charuto Regal Reserve Eau de Parfum
Durban Eau de Parfum
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