Megamare Eau de Parfum vs Need-U Eau de Parfum

Megamare

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2019	Year	2018
££	Price Tier	££

Need-U

ScentArt

A

Megamare

B

Need-U

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Megamare

This is a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it monster that can clear a room or have people begging for its name. Recent batches are apparently dialled down, so older bottles (or nuclear strength pre-reformulation clones) are the true Megamare experience.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Need-U

Need-U is less of a perfume and more of a personal secret. It's a 'your skin but better' scent, so effortlessly clean and subtle it barely registers for some, making its poor performance a dealbreaker. But for those who get it, it's a quiet perfection.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	28%	15%
Floral	7%	16%
Fruity	5%	3%
Green	8%	2%
Sweet	3%	9%
Warm	1%	11%
Woody	9%	8%
Earthy	5%	3%
Animalic	15%	15%
Fresh	48%	41%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Megamare EdP

Need-U EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Lemon 47% vs 53%

Only in Megamare

Bergamot 52%

Only in Need-U

Pink Pepper 46%

Only in Megamare

Seaweed 45% Calone 32% Hedione 23%

Only in Need-U

Sea Water 61% Jasmine 39%

Shared Notes

Musk 40% vs 40%

Ambroxan 36% vs 38%

Only in Megamare

Cedar 23%

Only in Need-U

Sandalwood 21%

Accords

Megamare Need-U

100%

Musky

100%

84%

Marine

75%

White Floral

80%

77%

Fresh

73%

Aquatic

70%

Amber

69%

66%

Citrus

52%

64%

Aromatic

65%

58%

Powdery

55%

52%

Ozonic

49%

Woody

Salty

48%

Musky shared

100%

Marine shared

84%

75%

White Floral

80%

Fresh

77%

Aquatic

73%

Amber shared

70%

69%

Citrus shared

66%

52%

Aromatic shared

64%

65%

Powdery shared

58%

55%

Ozonic

52%

Woody

49%

Salty

48%

Performance

Megamare Need-U

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Room-filling

Projection

Moderate

Potent

Intensity

Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Megamare

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Also Works:

Date Sport

Megamare's nuclear projection and longevity make it utterly unsuitable for office wear, as it's often described as a 'room-filler'. Its unique, challenging marine profile leans away from formal settings, but its strong presence can be intriguing for a confident date night or a bold casual statement. It could work for outdoor sport due to its 'oceanic' vibe, but apply very sparingly.

Need-U

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its extremely light projection and 'skin scent' nature make it perfect for office wear or casual settings where stronger scents might be overpowering. While some find it 'sexy' for dates, its limited longevity means it's best for close encounters or short activities rather than formal events.