Made for Men Eau de Toilette bottle Made for Men
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Far from the Madding Crowd Eau de Parfum bottle Far from the Madding Crowd

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Made for Men
This one's a divisive cheapie: some find it fresh, young, and perfectly pleasant, while others dismiss it as generic, chemical, and disappointingly weak. If you can get it for next to nothing, it might just surprise you - otherwise, you might be better off saving your cash.
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Our Verdict - Far from the Madding Crowd
This one's a proper British countryside romp, a 'roller coaster of sensations' as some put it. It's divisive - some sniff out 'glue-like' notes, others are smitten by its unique, artistic flair. A true niche standout, not for the faint of heart or those stuck on commercial crowd-pleasers.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 12%
Floral 14% 13%
Fruity 12% 17%
Green 21% 17%
Sweet 16% 14%
Warm 6% 3%
Woody 12% 10%
Earthy 10% 11%
Animalic 7% 13%
Fresh 23% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Made for Men EdT
Far from the Madding Crowd EdP

Notes

Accords

Made for Men Far from the Madding Crowd
100%
Fresh Spicy
65%
100%
Aromatic
82%
75%
Woody
100%
61%
Fruity
93%
75%
Aquatic
70%
Fresh
67%
Citrus
64%
50%
Mossy
58%
Powdery
55%
52%
Musky
54%
Floral
54%
Leather
54%
50%
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
65%
Aromatic shared
100%
82%
Woody shared
75%
100%
Fruity shared
61%
93%
75%
70%
Citrus shared
67%
64%
Mossy shared
50%
58%
55%
Musky shared
52%
54%
54%
54%
50%

Performance

Made for Men Far from the Madding Crowd
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Made for Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, inoffensive, and short-lived nature makes it suitable for quick, casual wear, especially for sports or light daytime activities. The poor longevity and generic scent profile reported by many reviews mean it's not ideal for formal events or dates where you need something to last or make a strong impression.

Far from the Madding Crowd

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

With its fresh, green, and slightly unconventional profile, this scent is perfect for casual outings or a relaxed date. Its moderate strength and unique character make it suitable for an office environment where you want to stand out subtly, but it's likely too informal for very formal affairs.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
85%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Fruity, Aromatic accords and Oakmoss, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Made for Men
Far from the Madding Crowd
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