Oriental Lounge Eau de Parfum bottle Oriental Lounge
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2009 Year 2024
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Charuto Regal Reserve Eau de Parfum bottle Charuto Regal Reserve

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oriental Lounge
This 'modern oriental' is divisive; some love its smooth, unique spice and comforting amber whilst others find it 'thin' or too powdery. If you appreciate a more subtle take on the genre, this could be your surprisingly elegant secret weapon.
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Our Verdict - Charuto Regal Reserve
This one's a proper grower, apparently. Don't judge it straight out of the box; give it time to macerate and shed that 'chemical mess' vibe. What starts as a bit weird and divisive eventually mellows into something genuinely intriguing, though some will always find it too niche.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 6%
Floral 17% 10%
Fruity 0% 3%
Green 2% 4%
Sweet 24% 24%
Warm 30% 32%
Woody 16% 12%
Earthy 13% 10%
Animalic 6% 9%
Fresh 6% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oriental Lounge EdP
Charuto Regal Reserve EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 32% vs 24%
Bergamot 25% vs 19%
Only in Oriental Lounge
Turmeric 42%
Only in Charuto Regal Reserve
Tobacco 32% Incense 25%
Shared Notes
Amber 38% vs 18%
Tonka Bean 32% vs 20%
Only in Oriental Lounge
Labdanum 29%
Only in Charuto Regal Reserve
Blond Woods 25% Vanilla 19% Musk 17%

Accords

Oriental Lounge Charuto Regal Reserve
100%
Amber
100%
68%
Warm Spicy
84%
50%
Fresh Spicy
79%
Tobacco
75%
Sweet
68%
Aromatic
68%
49%
Vanilla
62%
Floral
61%
Fruity
57%
Smoky
55%
49%
Woody
45%
Rose
Amber shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
68%
84%
Fresh Spicy shared
50%
79%
75%
68%
68%
Vanilla shared
49%
62%
61%
57%
55%
49%
45%

Performance

Oriental Lounge Charuto Regal Reserve
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oriental Lounge

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its moderate projection and longevity, Oriental Lounge is suitable for an office setting without being intrusive. Its warmth and subtle sensuality make it ideal for dates and elegant casual wear, while the refined amber and spice notes suit formal occasions. This scent is definitely not for sport.

Charuto Regal Reserve

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its initial harshness and eventual warm, mysterious character make it better suited for evening or cooler weather. While 'date night' was mentioned, its unique profile means it's not a universal crowd-pleaser for every casual or formal event.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
89%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy accords and Labdanum, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oriental Lounge
Charuto Regal Reserve
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