Borneo 1834
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2005 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a bold, uncompromising patchouli, dark chocolate bomb that isn't for the faint of heart. Seriously polarizing, it's either an addictive, earthy masterpiece or a chaotic mess of medicinal spice and dirt. Sample first, definitely.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect photorealistic earthiness, divisive vegetal notes, and monstrous performance. It's an art piece for the daring, not a crowd-pleaser.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 10% | 9% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 14% | 10% |
| Sweet | 25% | 21% |
| Warm | 24% | 16% |
| Woody | 13% | 13% |
| Earthy | 31% | 29% |
| Animalic | 4% | 8% |
| Fresh | 6% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong opening, rich notes, and often noted significant longevity and sillage, it's a bit much for the office. However, its sophisticated and mysterious character makes it excellent for dates or formal evening events. For casual wear, it might be suitable on colder days or for specific moods.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
With its nuclear projection and challenging profile, this fragrance is far too potent and unique for office wear or sport. Its artistic, powerful nature might suit a very specific, unconventional date or formal event, but it's best reserved for casual, contemplative wear where its strong character won't overwhelm.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Earthy, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Labdanum, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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