The Hedonist Eau de Parfum bottle The Hedonist
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2021 Year 2013
££££ Price Tier £
Vetiver di Java Eau de Toilette bottle Vetiver di Java

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Hedonist
This "Tygar-DNA" freshie is a crowd-pleaser that delivers a potent woody-citrus hit, though some find it a touch too familiar to justify the price. Expect compliments and a lively, modern scent bubble, but don't expect groundbreaking originality.
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Our Verdict - Vetiver di Java
A hard-to-find Italian gem, this vetiver-citrus blend is a crowd-pleaser for its smooth, creamy drydown, but be prepared to re-apply if you want it to last.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 16%
Floral 4% 3%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 4% 8%
Sweet 11% 13%
Warm 19% 9%
Woody 36% 42%
Earthy 12% 16%
Animalic 7% 0%
Fresh 15% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Hedonist EdP
Vetiver di Java EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 52% vs 37%
Only in The Hedonist
Ginger 48%
Only in The Hedonist
Akigalawood 58% Cedar 42%
Only in Vetiver di Java
Vetiver 56% Woody 44%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 35% vs 41%
Only in The Hedonist
Vetiver 36% Musk 29%
Only in Vetiver di Java
Cedar 59%

Accords

The Hedonist Vetiver di Java
100%
Woody
100%
74%
Fresh Spicy
45%
74%
Citrus
71%
60%
Aromatic
70%
65%
Oud
Earthy
52%
46%
Fresh
Anis
45%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
74%
45%
Citrus shared
74%
71%
Aromatic shared
60%
70%
Oud
65%
52%
46%
45%

Performance

The Hedonist Vetiver di Java
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

The Hedonist

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, clean, and uplifting character makes it versatile for casual to date settings, with many reviewers noting its professional appeal for office wear. However, its strong projection, especially in the opening, might be too much for very formal or intimate sport activities.

Vetiver di Java

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, though its weaker longevity means you'll want to top up. It's too subtle for a formal affair and only moderately appropriate for a date. It's good for a workout due to its freshness but will disappear quickly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
85%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Vetiver, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Hedonist
Vetiver di Java
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