Macau Eau de Parfum bottle Macau
Edp Concentration Edt
M Gender U
- Year 2010
£ Price Tier ££
Zizonia Eau de Toilette bottle Zizonia

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Macau Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme (2009) - cardamom, lavender and vetiver translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Our Verdict - Zizonia Eau de Toilette
A love-it-or-hate-it spicy freshie that battles outdated marketing with a timeless, albeit subtle, profile. Most agree on its elegant, dry spice, but disagree on its longevity and gender lean. Not for the faint of heart, or those who demand a powerhouse.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 35% 17%
Floral 20% 6%
Fruity 10% 2%
Green 20% 7%
Sweet 35% 10%
Warm 80% 32%
Woody 55% 23%
Earthy 35% 13%
Animalic 20% 2%
Fresh 40% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Macau EdP
Zizonia EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 57% vs 29%
Bergamot 42% vs 24%
Only in Zizonia Eau de Toilette
Coriander 24% Orange 22%
Shared Notes
Lavender 41% vs 18%
Cumin 25% vs 12%
Only in Macau Eau de Parfum
Cedar 33%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 40% vs 25%
Only in Macau Eau de Parfum
Caraway 31% Coumarin 29%

Accords

Macau Eau de Parfum Zizonia Eau de Toilette
50%
Fresh Spicy
100%
90%
Warm Spicy
64%
85%
Aromatic
82%
65%
Woody
69%
Citrus
58%
55%
Lavender
45%
40%
Amber
Fresh Spicy shared
50%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
64%
Aromatic shared
85%
82%
Woody shared
65%
69%
58%
Lavender shared
55%
45%
40%

Performance

Macau Eau de Parfum Zizonia Eau de Toilette
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Macau Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Cardamom-lavender-vetiver wears warmest autumn and cool spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Date night, evening, casual evening, formal.

Zizonia Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and summer pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Given its fresh, woody, and aromatic profile, Zizonia suits casual and office wear perfectly, as it's often described as subtle and close-wearing. Its lack of significant projection means it likely won't offend in professional settings, but its understated nature might limit its impact for formal events or dates unless one prefers a more intimate scent. It's too refined for active sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
89%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Woody accords and Lavender, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Macau Eau de Parfum
Zizonia Eau de Toilette
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