Reverie Eau de Parfum vs Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Reverie

Edp	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
2013	Year	2021
££££	Price Tier	£££££

Reflection 45 Man

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Reverie Eau de Parfum

Tom Daxon's Reverie is a fresh, spicy, and woody scent with a dash of powdery iris, though don't come looking for a full-on oud bomb. There's a definite masculine lean, but some women find its fresh zing irresistible.

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Our Verdict - Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Reflection 45 is a divisive beast. While many hail it as a masterpiece - a more mature, refined version of the original - others find its strength cloying, its projection lacking, or its character too derivative. This isn't a safe blind buy, so sample before you splash the cash.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	4%	4%
Floral	21%	18%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	14%	14%
Sweet	13%	18%
Warm	18%	18%
Woody	18%	20%
Earthy	16%	15%
Animalic	3%	2%
Fresh	19%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Reverie EdP

Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Notes

Top Notes

Rosemary 27% Ginger 27% Elemi 23% Artemisia 22%

Top Notes

Lavender 23% Juniper 17% Cardamom 16% Clary Sage 16% Benzoin 15% Pink Pepper 13%

Heart Notes

Iris 100%

Only in Reverie Eau de Parfum

Rosemary 27% Ginger 27% Elemi 23% Artemisia 22%

Only in Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Lavender 23% Juniper 17% Cardamom 16% Clary Sage 16% Benzoin 15% Pink Pepper 13%

Shared Notes

Iris 100% vs 22%

Only in Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Jasmine 21% Neroli 19% Angelica 13% Tonka Bean 12% Vanilla 11%

Only in Reverie Eau de Parfum

Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 40% Benzoin 30% Ambroxan 30%

Only in Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Frankincense 17% Cedar 16% Sandalwood 15% Vetiver 14% Patchouli 14% Myrrh 13% Opoponax 12%

Accords

Reverie Eau de Parfum Reflection 45 Man Extrait

100%

Fresh Spicy

62%

99%

Aromatic

100%

68%

Woody

92%

58%

Amber

90%

Warm Spicy

73%

Powdery

64%

White Floral

63%

58%

Herbal

50%

Iris

56%

Lavender

56%

52%

Earthy

46%

Balsamic

52%

46%

Fresh

Fresh Spicy shared

100%

62%

Aromatic shared

99%

100%

Woody shared

68%

92%

Amber shared

58%

90%

Warm Spicy

73%

Powdery

64%

White Floral

63%

Herbal

58%

Iris shared

50%

56%

Lavender

56%

Earthy

52%

Balsamic shared

46%

52%

Fresh

46%

Performance

Reverie Eau de Parfum Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Reverie Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office Date

Its fresh and spicy character makes it well-suited for casual and sports activities, as well as being generally appropriate for the office. The modern, clean feel also lends itself to a diverse range of social settings, though its distinctiveness might be too much for the most formal events.

Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office

Its exceptional longevity and high oil concentration make it too potent for casual wear or sport, potentially overwhelming in warm conditions. However, this same impressive performance and sophisticated profile are well-suited for formal events and date nights, commanding attention without being overtly loud. It can work for office wear in moderation due to its clean yet dense character.