Yatagan
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1978 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Mousse Illuminee
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Yatagan is a scent for proper blokes. It's a challenging, unapologetically masculine classic that splits opinion between an 'old school masterpiece' and 'celery and bug spray'. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you're up for it, it screams confident swagger.
Mousse Illuminee is a divisive beast: a powerful, unabashedly masculine green chypre that’s either a masterpiece of natural moss and invigorating aromatics or a blast of medicinal grape-soda and mothballs. Definitely not for the faint-hearted.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 2% | 11% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 27% | 26% |
| Sweet | 3% | 6% |
| Warm | 11% | 14% |
| Woody | 27% | 23% |
| Earthy | 25% | 23% |
| Animalic | 14% | 9% |
| Fresh | 16% | 18% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent, dense notes and animalic edge make it a challenging fit for the office, though some find it 'office safe' in moderation. The strong, unique character and moderate sillage lend themselves better to casual wear or intimate, rugged dates, especially in cooler weather.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
With extreme projection and longevity, Mousse Illuminee is not an office-friendly scent; many reviewers noted its intensity. It's best suited for casual or outdoor activities where its robust green character can truly shine without overwhelming others.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Artemisia, Oakmoss notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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