du Coq Cologne bottle du Coq
Cologne Concentration Cologne
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1894 Year 1876
££ Price Tier ££
West Indian Limes Cologne bottle West Indian Limes

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - du Coq
A timeless classic that screams 'spray-on sunshine,' Eau de Cologne du Coq is a refreshing, fleeting joy. Don't expect it to last, but rather to brighten your day and vanish gracefully, like a beautiful memory. It's an indulgence worth having for those moments you need an instant lift.
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Our Verdict - West Indian Limes
This one is a divisive lime bomb. Some people love its potent, zingy realism, praising it as a superior vintage lime. Others find it synthetic, too sweet, and wish it stuck around longer. If you're after a singular, powerful hit of lime, this might be your jam, but temper your expectations regarding subtlety and longevity.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 25% 31%
Floral 17% 21%
Fruity 3% 9%
Green 11% 13%
Sweet 11% 11%
Warm 0% 0%
Woody 19% 8%
Earthy 24% 28%
Animalic 1% 1%
Fresh 20% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
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Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 18% vs 36%
Orange 18% vs 23%
Only in West Indian Limes
Lime 40%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 58% vs 100%
Only in du Coq
Sandalwood 42%

Accords

du Coq West Indian Limes
100%
Citrus
100%
49%
Aromatic
41%
47%
Fresh
47%
White Floral
46%
45%
Lavender
Sweet
45%
Conifer
39%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
49%
41%
47%
White Floral shared
47%
46%
45%
45%
39%

Performance

du Coq West Indian Limes
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

du Coq

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its ephemeral nature and fresh citrus-aromatic profile make it perfect for casual, post-shower, or sport wear. It's too subdued and fleeting for a date or formal event, but its clean scent makes it acceptable for an office environment if applied sparingly.

West Indian Limes

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its bold, zesty lime character and mixed performance reviews - some find it strong, others fleeting - make it best suited for casual wear and outdoor activities. It might be too intense and potentially distracting for an office environment, and perhaps a touch too informal for a strict formal event.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
81%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, White Floral, Aromatic accords and Oakmoss, Lemon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

du Coq
West Indian Limes
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