Bain de Champagne Eau de Parfum bottle Bain de Champagne
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1923 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Impulse Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Impulse Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bain de Champagne
This one's a divisive trip down memory lane - some love the vintage charm and opulent warmth, while others find it a cloying, dated mess. It's a love-it-or-hate-it classic that rarely leaves anyone indifferent.
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Our Verdict - Impulse Oud
Prepare for a beast - Zimaya Impulse Oud is a powerhouse, offering a sophisticated, sweet rose and powdery oud experience. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent for some, but if you're after massive projection and longevity, this one's a champion.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 28% 34%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 3% 2%
Sweet 33% 29%
Warm 19% 13%
Woody 14% 18%
Earthy 9% 11%
Animalic 9% 15%
Fresh 6% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bain de Champagne EdP
Impulse Oud EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 49% vs 47%
Only in Bain de Champagne
Lilac 51%
Only in Impulse Oud
Violet 28% Vanilla 24%
Shared Notes
Benzoin 35% vs 33%
Only in Bain de Champagne
Opoponax 38% Incense 26%
Only in Impulse Oud
Rose 44% Oud 23%
Shared Notes
Amber 21% vs 35%
Musk 16% vs 31%
Only in Impulse Oud
Woody 33%

Accords

Bain de Champagne Impulse Oud
100%
Amber
100%
49%
Rose
91%
50%
Powdery
71%
62%
Vanilla
65%
61%
Balsamic
52%
Woody
58%
56%
Floral
57%
Oud
52%
Musky
52%
50%
Warm Spicy
51%
50%
Sweet
Amber shared
100%
100%
Rose shared
49%
91%
Powdery shared
50%
71%
Vanilla shared
62%
65%
61%
Woody shared
52%
58%
Floral shared
56%
57%
Oud
52%
52%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
51%
50%

Performance

Bain de Champagne Impulse Oud
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Bain de Champagne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its rich, heavy accords of amber and vanilla make it too intense for the office. It's better suited for evenings or cooler weather, lending itself well to dates and formal events, though some find it too casual for modern wear.

Impulse Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its enormous projection and longevity, this fragrance is best reserved for formal events or date nights where it can truly shine without overwhelming. It's too potent for casual wear or the office, as many describe it as a 'room filler'.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
92%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Rose, Powdery accords and Rose, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bain de Champagne
Impulse Oud
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