Bad Boy Eau de Toilette vs Five O'Clock Au Gingembre Eau de Parfum

Bad Boy

Edt	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2019	Year	2008
££	Price Tier	££

Five O'Clock Au Gingembre

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bad Boy Eau de Toilette

A mainstream crowd-pleaser with a spicy-sweet punch. The cacao and warm tonka bean set it apart from generic blue scents, making it a playful, youthful, and seductive choice for evenings and cooler days.

Statement

Our Verdict - Five O'Clock Au Gingembre Eau de Parfum

This Serge Lutens creation is a divisive one. You'll either get a sublime, sophisticated spiced tea experience that's both comforting and unique, or you'll be smelling varnish, play-doh, or even straight-up cat pee. Definitely sample first.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	11%
Floral	7%	3%
Fruity	2%	2%
Green	11%	14%
Sweet	22%	23%
Warm	26%	27%
Woody	18%	15%
Earthy	10%	14%
Animalic	0%	2%
Fresh	16%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 35% vs 41%

Only in Bad Boy Eau de Toilette

Pepper 37% Pink Pepper 28%

Only in Five O'Clock Au Gingembre Eau de Parfum

Tea 59%

Only in Bad Boy Eau de Toilette

Cedar 55% Clary Sage 45%

Only in Five O'Clock Au Gingembre Eau de Parfum

Cinnamon 39% Woody 36% Candied Ginger 25%

Shared Notes

Cacao Pod 50% vs 17%

Only in Bad Boy Eau de Toilette

Tonka Bean 50%

Only in Five O'Clock Au Gingembre Eau de Parfum

Pepper 25% Honey 22% Amber 19% Patchouli 17%

Accords

Bad Boy Eau de Toilette Five O'Clock Au Gingembre Eau de Parfum

90%

Warm Spicy

100%

80%

Fresh Spicy

73%

50%

Woody

73%

Cinnamon

67%

65%

Aromatic

Green

56%

Citrus

54%

Honey

51%

Sweet

51%

35%

Amber

47%

Cacao

44%

Warm Spicy shared

90%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

80%

73%

Woody shared

50%

73%

Cinnamon

67%

Aromatic

65%

Green

56%

Citrus

54%

Honey

51%

Sweet

51%

Amber shared

35%

47%

Cacao

44%

Performance

Bad Boy Eau de Toilette Five O'Clock Au Gingembre Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bad Boy Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

The spicy warmth, cacao, and sweet tonka make this a standout in cooler months and evenings, while the citrus and pepper bring enough freshness for spring. It can be heavy for high heat, so less optimal for summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Best for dates and nights out due to its sweet, warm, slightly seductive vibe. Works casually and for some offices if applied lightly, but is too bold and gourmand for sporty or very formal settings.

Five O'Clock Au Gingembre Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and lack of strong projection make it subtle enough for office wear, though some find it too 'grown-up'. The warm, spicy accords with a touch of sweetness lend themselves well to casual and date settings, while its unique sophistication allows for formal wear. It's far too mellow for sport.