Musc Maori 04 Eau de Parfum bottle Musc Maori 04
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2005 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Ophidian Sweet Surrender Eau de Parfum bottle Ophidian Sweet Surrender

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Musc Maori 04 Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper wild card. Some reckon it's a gourmet chocolate dream, while others are baffled by sour notes and poor performance. Definitely a 'try before you buy' situation, but on the right skin, it hits different.
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Our Verdict - Ophidian Sweet Surrender Eau de Parfum
This is a serious gourmand with a fiercely loyal following, though not without its quirks. If you love sweet, hot cocoa vibes, this affordable dupe will have you smelling delicious and projecting for days. If you don't, best steer clear, as it's potent stuff.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 7%
Floral 17% 8%
Fruity 1% 9%
Green 1% 3%
Sweet 44% 47%
Warm 17% 18%
Woody 12% 9%
Earthy 11% 9%
Animalic 11% 7%
Fresh 4% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Musc Maori 04 EdP
Ophidian Sweet Surrender EdP

Notes

Only in Ophidian Sweet Surrender Eau de Parfum
Sugar Cane 45% Red Berries 27% Mandarin 27%
Shared Notes
Cacao Pod 18% vs 27%
Vanilla 15% vs 34%
Only in Ophidian Sweet Surrender Eau de Parfum
Spicy 21% Rose 18%
Only in Ophidian Sweet Surrender Eau de Parfum
Tonka Bean 30% Amber 25% Musk 23% Woody 21%

Accords

Musc Maori 04 Eau de Parfum Ophidian Sweet Surrender Eau de Parfum
100%
Cacao
55%
95%
Vanilla
100%
67%
Sweet
97%
77%
Warm Spicy
60%
52%
Amber
60%
58%
Powdery
51%
57%
Musky
45%
Fruity
48%
Citrus
45%
Cacao shared
100%
55%
Vanilla shared
95%
100%
Sweet shared
67%
97%
Warm Spicy shared
77%
60%
Amber shared
52%
60%
Powdery shared
58%
51%
Musky shared
57%
45%
48%
45%

Performance

Musc Maori 04 Eau de Parfum Ophidian Sweet Surrender Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Musc Maori 04 Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its gourmand nature and moderate sillage make it a good fit for dates or casual wear, where its sweetness can charm rather than overwhelm. It's too unique and potentially polarising for formal events or the office, and certainly not suitable for sport.

Ophidian Sweet Surrender Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, along with its rich, sweet gourmand profile, make it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is preferred. However, its cozy, dessert-like aroma is perfect for intimate dates or casual gatherings, particularly in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
89%
Accord
90%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Sweet, Warm Spicy accords and Cacao Pod, Woody notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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Ophidian Sweet Surrender Eau de Parfum
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