86%
Very Similar
Edge Eau de Parfum bottle Edge
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Youth Ikon Eau de Parfum bottle Youth Ikon

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Edge
This one's a divisive bugger: some call it a 'Palmolive bar in a bottle' - a clean, fresh, everyday classic. Others reckon it's a cheap air freshener or Irish Spring soap. If you fancy a classic barbershop vibe with a twist, give it a go, but don't blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Youth Ikon
This one's a bit of a meh - a copycat with limited staying power. Most call it Percival-adjacent, but without the punch. Wear it if you want an unchallenging, fleeting scent that won't offend, but it won't impress either.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 11%
Floral 24% 21%
Fruity 1% 8%
Green 9% 10%
Sweet 15% 12%
Warm 12% 1%
Woody 22% 26%
Earthy 1% 4%
Animalic 7% 11%
Fresh 22% 25%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Edge EdP
Youth Ikon EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 28% vs 27%
Lemon 22% vs 33%
Only in Youth Ikon
Violet 39%
Shared Notes
Cedar 31% vs 55%
Musk 22% vs 44%
Only in Edge
Sandalwood 45%

Accords

Edge Youth Ikon
100%
Aromatic
68%
91%
Woody
100%
90%
Warm Spicy
48%
73%
Powdery
81%
73%
Fresh Spicy
65%
69%
Rose
65%
Floral
58%
Lavender
Musky
58%
55%
Green
52%
Citrus
47%
Fruity
52%
Fresh
52%
Aromatic shared
100%
68%
Woody shared
91%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
48%
Powdery shared
73%
81%
Fresh Spicy shared
73%
65%
69%
65%
58%
58%
55%
Citrus shared
52%
47%
52%
52%

Performance

Edge Youth Ikon
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Edge

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Date Casual Sport

Its clean, fresh, and soapy character makes it suitable for office and casual wear, though its moderate projection means it won't overwhelm. While some perceive longer longevity, its general performance trends away from formal or date night settings where something stronger or more unique might be preferred.

Youth Ikon

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office

Given its moderate sillage and average longevity, it's safe enough for the office and casual wear without being intrusive. It lacks the gravitas for formal events and the projection for a standout date night scent.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
85%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Edge
Youth Ikon
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