Don Eau de Parfum bottle Don
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2013 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Iron Duke Eau de Parfum bottle Iron Duke

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Don Eau de Parfum
Xerjoff's Don is a bold, divisive scent that swings from 'masterpiece' to 'utterly boring'. If you can get past the initial metallic blast, it's a deep, dark tobacco and whisky blend that's not for the faint of heart or those seeking mass appeal. It's an acquired taste, but worth exploring.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Iron Duke Eau de Parfum
This is not for the faint of heart, mate. Iron Duke is a brutal, divisive beast of a fragrance with a 'love it or recoil in horror' vibe. If you're after something that screams 'I've seen things,' this is your scent. Absolutely no blind buys, unless you're feeling recklessly bold.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 0% 0%
Fruity 4% 1%
Green 0% 0%
Sweet 25% 16%
Warm 34% 28%
Woody 10% 8%
Earthy 26% 25%
Animalic 3% 30%
Fresh 0% 0%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Don EdP
Iron Duke EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tobacco 32% vs 23%
Gunpowder 24% vs 24%
Only in Don Eau de Parfum
Whisky 26% Caramel 16%
Only in Iron Duke Eau de Parfum
Leather 35% Rum 17%

Accords

Don Eau de Parfum Iron Duke Eau de Parfum
100%
Tobacco
79%
82%
Smoky
100%
99%
Whiskey
95%
Sweet
58%
Leather
93%
Rum
64%
63%
Woody
Animalic
62%
50%
Caramel
46%
Aromatic
45%
Tobacco shared
100%
79%
Smoky shared
82%
100%
99%
Sweet shared
95%
58%
93%
Rum
64%
63%
62%
50%
Aromatic shared
46%
45%

Performance

Don Eau de Parfum Iron Duke Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Don 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 Formal

Don's heavy, smoky accords and perceived intimate projection make it less suitable for the office but highly recommended for dates and formal settings. Its unique, bold character is best showcased in evening wear or specific, confident statements.

Iron Duke Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its immense sillage and longevity, combined with its intensely smoky and animalic profile, make it entirely unsuitable for office wear. It's a statement piece best reserved for intimate evening events or as a bold choice for a date night, where its unique character can truly shine.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
76%
Olfactory
85%
Notes
89%
Accord
56%
Key Similarities

Both share Smoky, Tobacco, Sweet accords and Gunpowder, Tobacco notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Don Eau de Parfum
Iron Duke Eau de Parfum
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