94%
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Beau Acute Eau de Parfum bottle Beau Acute
Edp Concentration Cologne
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1805 Cologne bottle 1805

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Beau Acute
This is your everyday freshie, pure and simple. It's a reliable crowd-pleaser, perfect for when you want to smell good without shouting about it. Forget the hype around clones - just enjoy it for what it is.
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Our Verdict - 1805
A universally praised fresh and clean scent, 1805 combines classic barbershop appeal with modern smoothness. It's often compared to Issey Miyake, but many agree it's the superior, less harsh sibling. A fantastic blind buy and a true everyday hero.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 25% 23%
Floral 17% 17%
Fruity 3% 4%
Green 17% 14%
Sweet 9% 11%
Warm 2% 8%
Woody 19% 20%
Earthy 5% 1%
Animalic 9% 7%
Fresh 25% 23%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Beau Acute EdP
1805 Cologne

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 33% vs 29%
Cedar 26% vs 34%
Sandalwood 17% vs 36%
Only in Beau Acute
Vetiver 21%

Accords

Beau Acute 1805
100%
Aromatic
100%
94%
Citrus
91%
66%
Fresh Spicy
84%
83%
Woody
71%
54%
Musky
52%
Powdery
52%
52%
Lavender
52%
51%
Herbal
50%
49%
Rose
48%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
94%
91%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
84%
Woody shared
83%
71%
54%
Powdery shared
52%
52%
Lavender shared
52%
52%
Herbal shared
51%
50%
Rose shared
49%
48%

Performance

Beau Acute 1805
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Beau Acute

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, aromatic nature makes it ideal for office and casual wear, providing a clean scent that won't overwhelm. While some reviews note strong performance, its generally inoffensive profile and versatile accords lend themselves well to daily wear, including post-gym freshening.

1805

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal Sport
Also Works:
Date

With its clean, fresh profile and moderate longevity and sillage, 1805 is versatile for almost any setting. It's safe for the office and casual wear, while still having enough depth for a date or semi-formal event.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
90%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Citrus, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Beau Acute
1805
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