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Which Should You Buy?
A modern fresh-spicy citrus with lime and ginger up top, white pepper at the heart, and a dry patchouli-cedar-cashmere-wood base. Office-safe and quietly distinctive, for the wearer who wants understated daily peppery character.
This one's a proper head-scratcher. It promises exotic Tokyo vibes but delivers a divisive blend of familiar masculine notes and elusive Japanese twists. Some rate it a unique, spicy temple forest, others a generic muddle. Try before you buy, obviously.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 11% |
| Floral | 0% | 7% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 2% | 8% |
| Sweet | 10% | 12% |
| Warm | 37% | 28% |
| Woody | 27% | 31% |
| Earthy | 20% | 17% |
| Animalic | 4% | 2% |
| Fresh | 14% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Lime, ginger, white pepper and a dry patchouli-cedar-cashmere wood base read as bright spring-summer fresh-spicy. The brand explicitly recommends the spring-summer period; too dry and modest for winter.
Occasions
Subtle peppery profile and dry-woody base make it office-safe and casual-strong, sport-tolerant. Lacks the gravitas for formal occasions or the warmth for date-evening settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh-spicy character make it suitable for office and casual wear, leaning towards a sophisticated daytime choice. However, the 'masculine leaning' sentiment and unique spice notes make it less versatile for formal events or sporty activities.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy, Aromatic accords and Pepper, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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