Impact Eau de Parfum bottle Impact
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2020 Year 2017
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Impact Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper crowd-pleaser, delivering a fresh, woody hit that most will enjoy. Sure, some find it a touch synthetic and common, but it nails modern versatility at a great price point.
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Our Verdict - Riven Oak Eau de Parfum
Tom Daxon's Riven Oak is an absolute masterclass, a true shape-shifter that'll keep you sniffing your wrist all day. Forget the niche snobs, this is a seriously sophisticated, underrated gem that's begging to be your new signature scent - if you can handle its complex journey, that is.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17% 7%
Floral 1% 2%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 7% 10%
Sweet 10% 12%
Warm 15% 14%
Woody 35% 39%
Earthy 15% 16%
Animalic 11% 10%
Fresh 12% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Impact EdP
Riven Oak EdP

Notes

Only in Riven Oak Eau de Parfum
Pimiento 37% Rum 36% Bergamot 27%
Shared Notes
Amber 15% vs 25%
Only in Riven Oak Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 40% Cedar 35% Musk 25%

Accords

Impact Eau de Parfum Riven Oak Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
68%
Citrus
61%
Oud
58%
Amber
50%
49%
Fresh
Aromatic
49%
47%
Musky
46%
Earthy
45%
Woody shared
100%
100%
68%
Oud
61%
Amber shared
58%
50%
49%
49%
Musky shared
47%
46%
45%

Performance

Impact Eau de Parfum Riven Oak Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Impact Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Impact works well across casual and office settings thanks to its fresh, woody profile, which is widely appealing without being too obtrusive. While many note decent performance, it's generally seen as a versatile everyday scent rather than something for highly formal events or intense sport.

Riven Oak Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Given its strong performance and rich, woody-amber profile, Riven Oak is ideal for cooler weather and more intimate or dressed-up occasions. While versatile enough for smart casual, its presence might be a bit much for a very formal office environment or active sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Amber, Musky accords and Musk, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Impact Eau de Parfum
Riven Oak Eau de Parfum
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