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Yunnan Drink Eau de Parfum bottle Yunnan Drink EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
- Year 2020
£ Price Tier ££££
MV Agusta Eau de Parfum bottle MV Agusta EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Yunnan Drink EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Golden Needle Tea (JM) - a leather fragrance led by Leather, with woody depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Our Verdict - MV Agusta EDP
MV Agusta combines sophisticated spicy and leather nuances with a modern edge. Its luxurious aura makes it a standout choice for cooler seasons and special occasions.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Yunnan Drink EDP
MV Agusta EDP

Notes

Yunnan Drink
MV Agusta

Top Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Leather 25% vs 59%
Only in Yunnan Drink
Spicy 25% Sandalwood 25% Benzoin 25%
Only in MV Agusta
Cognac 40%

Accords

Yunnan Drink MV Agusta
90%
Leather
85%
78%
Woody
70%
54%
Amber
75%
66%
Smoky
Gourmand
60%
Leather shared
90%
85%
Woody shared
78%
70%
Amber shared
54%
75%
66%
60%

Performance

Yunnan Drink MV Agusta
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Yunnan Drink

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The leather character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its leather, woody signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

MV Agusta

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

MV Agusta's warm and spicy notes suit the cool temperatures of fall and winter, while staying appropriate during milder spring days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The sophisticated and rich accord profile is well-suited for date nights and formal occasions, though strong projection makes it less ideal for office or sporty environments.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean leather, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Yunnan Drink EDP
MV Agusta EDP
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