Incitatus Extrait bottle Incitatus
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2014 Year 2010
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Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight In Paris Parfum bottle Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight In Paris

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Incitatus
This one's a proper wild ride - Incitatus doesn't hold back, bringing an intense, almost brutal, opening before settling into something powerfully unique. Definitely a love-it-or-hate-it beast, so don't even think about a blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight In Paris
A complex blend that evokes night skies and deep contemplation, suitable for those seeking a sophisticated evening scent.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 29% 31%
Floral 5% 6%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 18% 21%
Sweet 11% 13%
Warm 20% 15%
Woody 4% 6%
Earthy 11% 9%
Animalic 11% 9%
Fresh 17% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Incitatus Extrait
Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight In Paris

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 100%
Only in Incitatus
Hay 67% Bay Leaf 33%
Only in Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight In Paris
Tea 38% Rosemary 31% Holly 31%
Shared Notes
Leather 37% vs 24%
Only in Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight In Paris
Amber 22% Incense 19% Benzoin 19% Tonka Bean 16%

Accords

Incitatus Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight In Paris
91%
Amber
80%
73%
Leather
90%
Smoky
80%
78%
Green
52%
Balsamic
70%
58%
Herbal
58%
Citrus
51%
Animalic
50%
Aromatic
49%
Sweet
Amber shared
91%
80%
Leather shared
73%
90%
80%
78%
Balsamic shared
52%
70%
58%
58%
51%
50%
49%

Performance

Incitatus Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight In Paris
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Incitatus

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Given its 'atomic longevity' and potent sillage, Incitatus is far too intense for office wear. Its commanding, sophisticated leather and resin accords make it suitable for formal evening events or dates where you want to make a bold statement.

Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight In Paris

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The fragrance's warm amber and leather notes make it suitable for cooler months like fall and winter, while the hint of floral accords allows it to be fitting for spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

The refined blend of leather and smoky notes makes it appropriate for romantic and formal occasions; however, its moderate projection suits casual settings too.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
81%
Accord
46%
Key Similarities

Both share Leather, Amber, Balsamic accords and Leather, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Incitatus
Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight In Paris
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