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III Eau de Parfum bottle III EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2015 Year 2025
£££££ Price Tier ££
Auckland Rush Eau de Parfum bottle Auckland Rush EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - III EDP
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some love its unique woody-mint-leather vibe, hailing it as sophisticated and smooth. Others find it harsh and synthetic, a chemical mess. It's a divisive beast, so sample before you commit.
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Our Verdict - Auckland Rush EDP
Auckland Rush delivers a genuinely fresh hit, making it a stellar daily driver. It's universally appealing without being boring, proving you don't need wild experiments to craft a winner.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
III EDP
Auckland Rush EDP

Notes

Accords

III Auckland Rush
100%
Woody
71%
63%
Citrus
100%
71%
Aromatic
82%
73%
Green
56%
67%
Fresh Spicy
73%
61%
Leather
57%
61%
Patchouli
60%
Earthy
57%
58%
Powdery
Musky
52%
Lavender
49%
Mossy
49%
Woody shared
100%
71%
Citrus shared
63%
100%
Aromatic shared
71%
82%
Green shared
73%
56%
Fresh Spicy shared
67%
73%
Leather shared
61%
57%
61%
Earthy shared
60%
57%
58%
52%
49%
49%

Performance

III Auckland Rush
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

III

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

While some find it versatile enough for daily wear, the pronounced woody and leather accords, coupled with its potential for good longevity and projection mentioned by some reviewers, suggest it's best reserved for evening or special occasions. Its unique character might be too distracting for a typical office environment.

Auckland Rush

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its undeniable freshness and moderate sillage make it a fantastic choice for everyday wear, especially in office or casual settings. While perhaps a bit too relaxed for highly formal events, its clean profile is a safe bet for most situations.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
79%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, green, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

III EDP
Auckland Rush EDP
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