C for Men Eau de Parfum bottle C for Men
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2010 Year 2021
£££££ Price Tier ££
Bombshell Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Bombshell Oud

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C for Men
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - C for Men
This one's a divisive opulent leather bomb. If you're after 'Tuscan Leather on acid' and don't mind dropping serious cash, C for Men delivers a beast-mode, complex take that some call a masterpiece, while others find it simply too much. Definitely not for the faint of heart, or wallet.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Bombshell Oud
This is Victoria's Secret trying something genuinely daring, and it's paid off for many. It's not a safe blind buy, with its divisive opening and strong oud-leather character, but it offers surprising depth and luxury for the price.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 10%
Floral 17% 17%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 10% 11%
Sweet 10% 13%
Warm 20% 17%
Woody 8% 4%
Earthy 16% 11%
Animalic 32% 30%
Fresh 10% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
C for Men EdP
Bombshell Oud EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 31% vs 43%
Mandarin 20% vs 27%
Only in C for Men
Elemi 24% Thyme 23%
Only in Bombshell Oud
Violet Leaf 29%
Only in C for Men
Leather 100%

Accords

C for Men Bombshell Oud
100%
Amber
52%
68%
Oud
100%
85%
Leather
98%
Musky
79%
70%
Aromatic
65%
Warm Spicy
70%
58%
Woody
58%
Animalic
57%
Fresh Spicy
44%
56%
Tobacco
55%
Vanilla
Metallic
52%
Powdery
51%
Floral
45%
Ozonic
44%
Amber shared
100%
52%
Oud shared
68%
100%
Leather shared
85%
98%
79%
70%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
70%
58%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
57%
44%
56%
55%
52%
51%
45%
44%

Performance

C for Men Bombshell Oud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

C for Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and beast-mode sillage make it unsuitable for an office setting. This is best reserved for special occasions or date nights, where its bold character and luxurious feel can truly shine without overwhelming.

Bombshell Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The strong oud and leather accords, coupled with frequent mentions of its 'sexy' and 'dark' character, make it ideal for date nights and formal events. While some find it suitable for the office due to its soft projection, many experience it as quite potent and not an everyday casual scent.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
84%
Accord
60%
Key Similarities

Both share Leather, Fresh Spicy, Oud accords and Saffron, Mandarin notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

C for Men
Bombshell Oud
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