Borneo 1834
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2005 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
The Tux
ScentArt
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 much-hyped clone of YSL Tuxedo is a divisive beast. While some laud its uncanny resemblance and value, many find it lacking in depth and performance, often needing a long 'maceration' period to truly shine.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 10% | 14% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 14% | 1% |
| Sweet | 25% | 33% |
| Warm | 24% | 28% |
| Woody | 13% | 17% |
| Earthy | 31% | 32% |
| Animalic | 4% | 3% |
| Fresh | 6% | 1% |
Mood
Notes
Heart 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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sophisticated, warm spicy and amber profile lends itself well to formal events and date nights. Lower performance reported by many users means it wouldn't be overwhelming in an office, but it's not a casual wear or sport scent.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Patchouli, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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