88%
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Man Eau de Parfum bottle Man
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1999 Year 1997
££ Price Tier ££
HM Eau de Parfum bottle HM

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Man Eau de Parfum
This 90s gourmand classic is a surprisingly divisive choice, with many praising its unique coffee and vanilla blend, while others bemoan its frustratingly poor performance and sometimes synthetic feel. It's a cheap thrill, if you can get past the quirks.
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Our Verdict - HM Eau de Parfum
This 90s gem is a divisive one. For some, it's a nostalgic, unique gourmand citrus with amazing performance. For others, it's a synthetic mess, too feminine, or just a sweet lemon bomb. Give it a whirl if you like a playful surprise, but probably not a safe blind buy.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 10%
Floral 18% 29%
Fruity 7% 7%
Green 8% 14%
Sweet 24% 25%
Warm 8% 5%
Woody 14% 9%
Earthy 13% 10%
Animalic 2% 2%
Fresh 18% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Man EdP
HM EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 59% vs 22%
Only in Man Eau de Parfum
Bergamot 40%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 16% vs 27%
Only in HM Eau de Parfum
Iris 28% Rose 22%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 33% vs 20%
Amber 23% vs 12%
Sandalwood 21% vs 12%

Accords

Man Eau de Parfum HM Eau de Parfum
100%
Coffee
92%
Vanilla
100%
Citrus
86%
80%
Sweet
63%
72%
Woody
77%
54%
Aromatic
76%
73%
Lavender
57%
65%
Powdery
71%
61%
Fruity
62%
52%
Amber
60%
51%
Lactonic
100%
Vanilla shared
92%
100%
86%
Sweet shared
80%
63%
Woody shared
72%
77%
Aromatic shared
54%
76%
Lavender shared
73%
57%
Powdery shared
65%
71%
Fruity shared
61%
62%
Amber shared
52%
60%
51%

Performance

Man Eau de Parfum HM Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Man Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and smooth, warm gourmand profile make it suitable for casual wear and intimate settings like dates. However, its perceived poor longevity means it might be less ideal for formal events where a lasting impression is desired, and it's definitely not for sport.

HM Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

HM is best suited for casual and date settings due to its noticeable sweetness and gourmand leaning, making it potentially too strong for formal events or the office. Its performance can be quite robust, which, while great for socialising, limits its versatility for more discreet situations.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
89%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Woody, Aromatic accords and Lavender, Lily Of The Valley notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Man Eau de Parfum
HM Eau de Parfum
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