Downtown Eau de Parfum bottle Downtown
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2013 Year 1996
££ Price Tier £
Cigar Eau de Parfum bottle Cigar

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Downtown Eau de Parfum
This one is an enigma, a 'love it or leave it' scent that sparked a lot of debate but ultimately landed in the 'fine, but forgettable' pile for many. If you want something subtle for your own enjoyment, and can find it for a steal, it's worth a shot. Otherwise, your money's better spent elsewhere.
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Our Verdict - Cigar Eau de Parfum
This legendary value frag smells far more expensive than it is. A classic fruity tobacco, Cigar polarises with its initial blast, but dries down to a rich, comforting aroma that captures hearts, though its performance can be a bit hit or miss on different skin chemistries.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 11%
Floral 19% 17%
Fruity 16% 17%
Green 12% 14%
Sweet 14% 16%
Warm 13% 13%
Woody 13% 13%
Earthy 7% 10%
Animalic 10% 6%
Fresh 20% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Downtown EdP
Cigar EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 27% vs 18%
Plum 22% vs 24%
Lemon 18% vs 17%
Bergamot 16% vs 19%
Only in Downtown Eau de Parfum
Neroli 15%
Only in Cigar Eau de Parfum
Pineapple 19%
Shared Notes
Musk 29% vs 16%
Cedar 25% vs 17%
Only in Downtown Eau de Parfum
Incense 25% Vetiver 20%

Accords

Downtown Eau de Parfum Cigar Eau de Parfum
100%
Fruity
88%
85%
Sweet
100%
68%
Woody
88%
Tobacco
88%
86%
Citrus
52%
73%
Musky
72%
Aquatic
60%
Aromatic
68%
61%
Ozonic
Patchouli
57%
Powdery
54%
Fruity shared
100%
88%
Sweet shared
85%
100%
Woody shared
68%
88%
88%
Citrus shared
86%
52%
73%
72%
Aromatic shared
60%
68%
61%
57%
54%

Performance

Downtown Eau de Parfum Cigar Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Downtown Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its generally weak sillage and poor longevity make it perfect for office wear or casual outings where subtlety is key. It's less suited for formal events or dates where a more impactful fragrance is usually desired, but its freshness can work for active use.

Cigar Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich tobacco and woody accords, combined with moderate to strong projection, make it better suited for evening and formal wear. While some find it too bold for the office, its warm and comforting nature can be appreciated in more casual settings, especially in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
86%
Accord
56%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Fruity, Woody accords and Plum, Pear notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Downtown Eau de Parfum
Cigar Eau de Parfum
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