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Fanfare Cologne bottle Fanfare EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2023 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Manly Eau de Parfum bottle Manly EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fanfare EDC
This isn't just a classic cologne reboot; it's a vibrant, boozy citrus journey with a floral heart that divides opinion. Some find its floral sweetness a bit much, others hail it as pure, long-lasting joy. It's bold, distinctive, and definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Manly EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of D&G Masculine - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Petitgrain, with aromatic depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fanfare EDC
Manly EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 25% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 36% vs 26%
Musk 34% vs 23%
Only in Fanfare
Patchouli 29%

Accords

Fanfare Manly
100%
Aromatic
78%
88%
Citrus
90%
63%
Woody
66%
52%
Floral
54%
Musky
42%
Aromatic shared
100%
78%
Citrus shared
88%
90%
Woody shared
63%
66%
Floral shared
52%
54%
42%

Performance

Fanfare Manly
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fanfare

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Given its strong projection and longevity, Fanfare is best suited for casual wear and dates where its unique character can shine without overwhelming. Its aromatic and citrus profile makes it versatile, though some may find it a bit too loud for a formal setting or an office environment.

Manly

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fanfare EDC
Manly EDP
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