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Which Should You Buy?
A truly polarising beast, Fils de Joie is either a magnificent, syrupy jasmine full of carnal allure or an overpowering, headache-inducing scrubber. Its dramatic, heady nature ensures it's rarely forgotten, for better or worse.
This one's a proper divisive scent. For some, it's a lovely white floral vanilla, but others reckon it's pure 80s perm solution or multi-surface cleaner. You'll either love it or think it's a bit of a scrubber.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 3% |
| Floral | 45% | 28% |
| Fruity | 2% | 0% |
| Green | 3% | 1% |
| Sweet | 36% | 44% |
| Warm | 6% | 8% |
| Woody | 1% | 1% |
| Earthy | 0% | 1% |
| Animalic | 34% | 28% |
| Fresh | 6% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
This is a heavy, long-lasting fragrance with strong sillage, making it too powerful for most office environments. Its sensual, 'dirty' floral character makes it perfect for date nights or formal events, though some find it overwhelming if not applied sparingly.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
The prominent gourmand, white floral, and vanilla accords make this a bit too sweet and potentially strong for office wear, but it's well-suited for dates or evenings out. Its rich profile could also work for more relaxed casual settings, but it's definitely not for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Sweet, Musky accords and Jasmine, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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