After Effect
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - After Effect Eau de Parfum
After Effect attempts to clone a popular scent, but the community is fiercely divided. Some hail it as a cost-effective alternative if macerated properly, delivering a boozy, spicy warmth. Others find it a synthetic, headache-inducing mess, smelling of unpleasant notes from plastic to body odour. Proceed with extreme caution - this one's a gamble.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Hong Kong Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Tom Ford Noir Extreme (2015) - mandarin orange, kulfi and amber 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 | 0% | 25% |
| Floral | 9% | 30% |
| Fruity | 3% | 15% |
| Green | 1% | 10% |
| Sweet | 33% | 75% |
| Warm | 43% | 90% |
| Woody | 15% | 60% |
| Earthy | 9% | 25% |
| Animalic | 8% | 20% |
| Fresh | 0% | 25% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
After Effect
EdP
Hong Kong
EdP
Notes
After Effect Eau de Parfum
Hong Kong Eau de Parfum
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
After Effect Eau de Parfum
Hong Kong Eau de Parfum
Performance
After Effect Eau de Parfum
Hong Kong Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Strong
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
After Effect Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
This fragrance is far too loud and attention-grabbing for a professional office setting, with many noting its strong projection and potential for headaches. It's perfectly suited for date nights and special occasions in cooler weather, where its warm, boozy, and spicy character can truly shine. Its intensity makes it unsuitable for casual daytime wear or sport.
Hong Kong Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Spring
Cardamom-saffron-amber built for cool weather.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Also Works:
Office
Casual
Date, formal evening, statement.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
83%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
87%
Accord
50%
Key Similarities
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Sweet accords and Sandalwood, Jasmine notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
After Effect Eau de Parfum
Hong Kong Eau de Parfum
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