94%
Very Similar
Original Eau de Parfum bottle Original
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1955 Year 1988
£ Price Tier ££
Nobile Eau de Parfum bottle Nobile

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original
Pino Silvestre Original is a divisive classic. Some find it a refreshing, natural pine forest; others smell only kitchen herbs, cleaning products, or worse. It's a nostalgic trip for many but polarising for new noses - a true love-it-or-hate-it cheapie.
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Our Verdict - Nobile
This legendary fougere has become a mythical beast due to its discontinuation, with prices bordering on the absurd. Is it worth tracking down? It's a classic for a reason: bold, fresh, and unapologetically masculine, a benchmark for the genre that still holds up. Don't fall for the hype prices, though.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 10%
Floral 12% 20%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 22% 21%
Sweet 11% 13%
Warm 13% 9%
Woody 22% 19%
Earthy 10% 14%
Animalic 5% 4%
Fresh 24% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original EdP
Nobile EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 19% vs 13%
Lavender 19% vs 20%
Bergamot 18% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Cedar 24% vs 10%
Oakmoss 21% vs 20%
Musk 18% vs 10%
Amber 17% vs 10%
Tonka Bean 17% vs 10%

Accords

Original Nobile
100%
Aromatic
100%
84%
Woody
90%
68%
Fresh Spicy
86%
47%
Citrus
58%
Earthy
55%
Mossy
52%
Floral
51%
48%
Green
47%
Lavender
48%
45%
Conifer
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
84%
90%
Fresh Spicy shared
68%
86%
Citrus shared
47%
58%
55%
52%
51%
Green shared
48%
47%
48%
45%

Performance

Original Nobile
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Original

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, aromatic profile makes it suitable for casual wear and daily refreshing, particularly for outdoorsy activities. However, its often-criticised weak performance and 'old-school' vibe make it less ideal for formal events or intimate dates.

Nobile

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its excellent longevity and projection make it suitable for dates and formal events, though its classic, assertive character might be a bit much for a quiet office or casual wear. Reviewers often highlight its masculine and elegant nature as ideal for standing out in special settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
92%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Geranium notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original
Nobile
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