Spirit Absolute Eau de Parfum vs The Player Eau de Parfum

Spirit Absolute

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
-	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	££

The Player

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Spirit Absolute

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The Player

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Spirit Absolute

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; it tries to be Sauvage, and for some, it just about hits the mark, offering a budget-friendly dupe. Yet, for others, it falls short, delivering a sweeter, less impactful version that lacks the original's punch.

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Our Verdict - The Player

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some find its sharp opening a bit much, but it settles into a spicy, amber warmth that suggests a familiar, crowd-pleasing vibe. Worth a sniff if you like fresh spices, but perhaps not a blind buy.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	17%	12%
Floral	8%	11%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	6%	9%
Sweet	5%	4%
Warm	25%	22%
Woody	18%	16%
Earthy	12%	21%
Animalic	6%	16%
Fresh	26%	18%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Spirit Absolute EdP

The Player EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 51% vs 40%

Only in Spirit Absolute

Pepper 49%

Only in The Player

Lavender 33% Geranium 27%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 12% vs 33%

Only in Spirit Absolute

Lavender 17% Elemi 16% Geranium 14% Patchouli 14% Sichuan Pepper 13% Pink Pepper 13%

Only in The Player

Pepper 67%

Only in Spirit Absolute

Ambroxan 46% Labdanum 30% Cedar 23%

Only in The Player

Ambergris 67% Patchouli 33%

Accords

Spirit Absolute The Player

100%

Fresh Spicy

100%

89%

Aromatic

62%

81%

Amber

64%

73%

Woody

60%

Citrus

64%

61%

Musky

52%

Lavender

52%

Animalic

51%

50%

Warm Spicy

47%

49%

Balsamic

49%

Herbal

Fresh Spicy shared

100%

Aromatic shared

89%

62%

Amber shared

81%

64%

Woody

73%

Citrus shared

60%

64%

Musky

61%

Lavender shared

52%

Animalic

51%

Warm Spicy shared

50%

47%

Balsamic

49%

Herbal

49%

Performance

Spirit Absolute The Player

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Spirit Absolute

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office Date

Its fresh spicy and aromatic profile lends itself well to casual and everyday wear. While not overly strong, the distinct character might be a bit much for a formal setting but works for some date scenarios.

The Player

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its fresh spicy and citrus accords make it versatile for casual settings, while the amber and patchouli give it enough depth for a date. The initial sharpness might be a bit much for a formal setting or an enclosed office if oversprayed.