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Which Should You Buy?
This Aventus-alike is wildly polarising; some rate it as a smoother, longer-lasting clone than CDNIM after maceration, while others find the performance weak and the leather note harsh and synthetic. A true love-it-or-hate-it gamble.
This polarizing scent is pure summer in a bottle for some, a synthetic, screechy mess for others. Its sweet, fruity woodiness with a marine twist creates a divisive aroma you'll either love or hate, so don't even think about a blind buy here.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 8% |
| Floral | 14% | 6% |
| Fruity | 20% | 13% |
| Green | 10% | 9% |
| Sweet | 20% | 25% |
| Warm | 4% | 4% |
| Woody | 14% | 17% |
| Earthy | 22% | 16% |
| Animalic | 13% | 10% |
| Fresh | 13% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, particularly after maceration, make it less suitable for an office setting. However, the bold and fruity-woody profile, combined with the underlying leather, makes it an excellent choice for dates and casual evenings, with some potential for formal events where a statement scent is desired.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
While some find this a skin scent, its sweet, fruity, and marine profile makes it a compelling choice for casual summer outings and dates. It's too playful and potentially synthetic-smelling for formal events, and just a bit too much for a quiet office setting unless applied extremely sparingly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Woody, Citrus accords and Blackcurrant, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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