Carlisle Eau de Parfum bottle Carlisle
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2015 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Carlisle Eau de Parfum
A regal, intoxicating blend of spiced apple and creamy vanilla swirled with dark patchouli. Carlisle is a statement scent for those who want to be noticed and enveloped in plush sophistication.
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Our Verdict - Cassius Eau de Parfum
A polarizing but ultimately successful tribute, Cassius delivers massive performance and a distinctive patchouli-vanilla punch at an unbeatable price. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent profile, but for those who love it, it's an absolute beast, almost identical to its niche inspiration.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 2%
Floral 14% 13%
Fruity 15% 11%
Green 3% 5%
Sweet 37% 43%
Warm 25% 20%
Woody 9% 11%
Earthy 17% 19%
Animalic 4% 0%
Fresh 6% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Carlisle EdP
Cassius EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Nutmeg 35% vs 54%
Apple 35% vs 45%
Only in Carlisle Eau de Parfum
Saffron 29%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 30% vs 60%
Rose 24% vs 39%
Only in Carlisle Eau de Parfum
Osmanthus 22% Davana 22%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 35% vs 47%
Patchouli 35% vs 52%
Only in Carlisle Eau de Parfum
Opoponax 28%

Accords

Carlisle Eau de Parfum Cassius Eau de Parfum
Vanilla
100%
Patchouli
83%
80%
Warm Spicy
63%
70%
Woody
62%
70%
Sweet
52%
60%
Fruity
58%
55%
Balsamic
56%
40%
Earthy
51%
50%
Amber
Powdery
48%
100%
83%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
63%
Woody shared
70%
62%
Sweet shared
70%
52%
Fruity shared
60%
58%
Balsamic shared
55%
56%
Earthy shared
40%
51%
50%
48%

Performance

Carlisle Eau de Parfum Cassius Eau de Parfum
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Carlisle Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Carlisle's rich vanilla, patchouli, and spicy gourmand notes shine in cool to cold weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. The heavy, opulent composition can be cloying in high heat but feels comforting and enveloping in spring evenings.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Carlisle projects strongly and delivers a luxurious, seductive presence, best suited for evening dates and formal events. Its intensity may overwhelm in close office environments or gym settings.

Cassius Eau de Parfum

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 'nuclear' projection and strong sillage mentioned by many, Cassius is best reserved for situations where it can truly shine without overpowering. It's too bold for the office and completely unsuitable for sport, but its luxurious, confident character makes it ideal for dates and cooler-weather formal events, as well as some evening casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
93%
Accord
62%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Fruity accords and Rose, Apple notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Carlisle Eau de Parfum
Cassius Eau de Parfum
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