Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV

North Stag  
87%
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The Essence Vault  
Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV Eau de Parfum bottle Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2023 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV Eau de Parfum
This is a beast of a fragrance, powerful and polarising. Expect eternal performance and a love-it-or-hate-it reaction; some find its animalic depth sexy and sophisticated, others, well, less complimentary. Don't blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Code Eau de Parfum
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Armani's Armani Code (2004) - Antoine Maisondieu, Antoine Lie and Clement Gavarry's lemon-anise-tobacco signature, here translated into a budget reading with the bergamot-anise-tobacco-leather spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and date wear.

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 45%
Floral 5% 25%
Fruity 1% 10%
Green 1% 20%
Sweet 18% 45%
Warm 28% 80%
Woody 27% 70%
Earthy 16% 45%
Animalic 22% 45%
Fresh 5% 35%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV EdP
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Notes

Only in Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV Eau de Parfum
Grapefruit 19% Saffron 18% Cardamom 17% Cinnamon 16% Labdanum 15% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 15%
Only in Code Eau de Parfum
Lemon 54% Bergamot 46%
Only in Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV Eau de Parfum
Woody 25% Tobacco 22% Sandalwood 20% Amber 20% Jasmine 14%
Only in Code Eau de Parfum
Star Anise 43% Olive Blossom 31% Guaiac Wood 26%
Shared Notes
Leather 30% vs 32%
Tonka Bean 21% vs 27%
Only in Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV Eau de Parfum
Oud 29% Musk 18%
Only in Code Eau de Parfum
Tobacco 40%

Accords

Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV Eau de Parfum Code Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
75%
86%
Leather
55%
50%
Aromatic
85%
84%
Warm Spicy
75%
74%
Oud
67%
Amber
63%
Tobacco
65%
60%
Animalic
51%
Citrus
55%
52%
Sweet
Woody shared
100%
75%
Leather shared
86%
55%
Aromatic shared
50%
85%
Warm Spicy shared
84%
75%
Oud
74%
Amber
67%
Tobacco shared
63%
65%
Animalic
60%
Citrus shared
51%
55%
Sweet
52%

Performance

Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV Eau de Parfum Code Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and animalic accords make it unsuitable for office wear, where it might offend. The intense, long-lasting nature makes it perfect for dates and evening events, leaving a memorable, mysterious impression.

Code Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Tobacco-leather-anise is autumn-winter natural; summer the warmth reads heavy.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Sophisticated evening signature - date, evening, formal natural; office acceptable at low dosage.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
87%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Tobacco, Leather notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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