Covet Eau de Parfum bottle Covet
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2007 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Mefisto Gentiluomo Eau de Parfum bottle Mefisto Gentiluomo

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Covet Eau de Parfum
Covet is a divisive oddball, splitting opinion between 'unique masterpiece' and 'bug spray'. Its bizarre lemon, lavender, and chocolate combo is either a comforting, niche-quality dream or a cheap, muddled mess. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Mefisto Gentiluomo Eau de Parfum
Mefisto Gentiluomo is a real head-turner, but people are properly divided. Some reckon it's a classy, modern barbershop masterpiece; others get hit with baby wipes or cheap clone vibes. There's real love here for its elegant freshness, but also quite a bit of 'meh' for its performance and cost.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 20%
Floral 32% 29%
Fruity 0% 2%
Green 10% 6%
Sweet 19% 14%
Warm 6% 5%
Woody 16% 12%
Earthy 8% 8%
Animalic 7% 12%
Fresh 20% 23%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Covet EdP
Mefisto Gentiluomo EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 28% vs 20%
Lavender 27% vs 29%
Only in Covet Eau de Parfum
Dark Chocolate 26% Geranium 18%
Only in Mefisto Gentiluomo Eau de Parfum
Grapefruit 26% Bergamot 23%
Only in Mefisto Gentiluomo Eau de Parfum
Violet 45% Iris 33% Rose 22%
Shared Notes
Musk 21% vs 40%
Amber 18% vs 27%
Only in Mefisto Gentiluomo Eau de Parfum
Cedar 32%

Accords

Covet Eau de Parfum Mefisto Gentiluomo Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
63%
92%
Citrus
100%
Powdery
89%
85%
Lavender
64%
70%
Chocolate
69%
Woody
57%
60%
Musky
52%
57%
Fresh Spicy
60%
58%
Floral
52%
Iris
52%
Aromatic shared
100%
63%
Citrus shared
92%
100%
89%
Lavender shared
85%
64%
70%
Woody shared
69%
57%
Musky shared
60%
52%
Fresh Spicy shared
57%
60%
Floral shared
58%
52%
52%

Performance

Covet Eau de Parfum Mefisto Gentiluomo Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Covet 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:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate projection and fresh, clean character make it suitable for casual wear and the office, though some find it too quirky. The unique blend is less ideal for formal settings, while its comfort aspect makes it a popular choice for day-to-day use over high-energy activities.

Mefisto Gentiluomo Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh, and slightly powdery profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, projecting an air of understated elegance without being overpowering. Despite some varied performance claims, its generally good longevity and moderate sillage mean it's suitable for various settings, especially warmer weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Lavender, Aromatic accords and Lavender, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Covet Eau de Parfum
Mefisto Gentiluomo Eau de Parfum
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