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Which Should You Buy?
A tobacco-vanilla powerhouse with tobacco flower up top, ripe tobacco leaf and clove at the heart, and a vanilla-amber-cedar base. Extraordinary projection and longevity, an evening statement for the tobacco-gourmand crowd.
Kutay is a full-throttle whisky bomb that splits opinions wildly. Some find it a masterful, beast-mode boozy dream, while others are suffocated by its unyielding power. reformulation concerns add to the drama- this is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, not for the faint of heart.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 16% |
| Floral | 3% | 4% |
| Fruity | 1% | 10% |
| Green | 3% | 1% |
| Sweet | 30% | 35% |
| Warm | 35% | 24% |
| Woody | 13% | 16% |
| Earthy | 13% | 11% |
| Animalic | 5% | 4% |
| Fresh | 11% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Tobacco flower, ripe tobacco leaf, clove, vanilla, amber, and cedar create a dense cool-weather profile; winter is the anchor and fall the natural extension. Far too heavy for summer or spring brightness.
Occasions
Extraordinary projection and tobacco-vanilla density suit formal evenings and statement dates. One reviewer reports having to shower mid-day to reduce the trail; office and sport are out of the question.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its beast-mode performance and controversial nature, Kutay is far too intense for the office or sport. It shines on cold-weather dates or formal events where its commanding presence and boozy character can be appreciated without overwhelming others.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Sweet, Tobacco accords and Amber, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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