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Mefisto Eau de Parfum bottle Mefisto EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2009 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Mefisto Gentiluomo Eau de Parfum bottle Mefisto Gentiluomo EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mefisto EDP
Mefisto is a fresh citrus bomb that's undeniably classy. It's often compared to Silver Mountain Water but with more floral depth and better performance. While some find it leans feminine, it's overwhelmingly lauded as a sophisticated, uplifting men's scent.
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Our Verdict - Mefisto Gentiluomo EDP
Mefisto Gentiluomo is a real head-turner, but people are properly divided. Some reckon it's a classy, modern barbershop masterpiece; others get hit with baby wipes or cheap clone vibes. There's real love here for its elegant freshness, but also quite a bit of 'meh' for its performance and cost.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mefisto EDP
Mefisto Gentiluomo EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 35% vs 26%
Bergamot 34% vs 23%
Lemon 29% vs 20%
Only in Mefisto Gentiluomo
Lavender 30%
Shared Notes
Iris 31% vs 33%
Rose 31% vs 22%
Only in Mefisto
Lavender 37%
Only in Mefisto Gentiluomo
Violet 45%
Shared Notes
Musk 31% vs 40%
Cedar 22% vs 31%
Amber 20% vs 27%
Only in Mefisto
Sandalwood 26%

Accords

Mefisto Mefisto Gentiluomo
100%
Citrus
100%
62%
Powdery
89%
55%
Lavender
64%
60%
Aromatic
63%
57%
Fresh Spicy
60%
57%
Woody
57%
50%
Iris
52%
48%
Musky
52%
Floral
52%
49%
Rose
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Powdery shared
62%
89%
Lavender shared
55%
64%
Aromatic shared
60%
63%
Fresh Spicy shared
57%
60%
Woody shared
57%
57%
Iris shared
50%
52%
Musky shared
48%
52%
52%
49%

Performance

Mefisto Mefisto Gentiluomo
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Mefisto

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its fresh, clean, and uplifting profile makes it perfect for casual and daytime office wear, projecting confidence without being overwhelming. While reviewers noted good longevity, it's generally considered less robust for formal or strenuous sport settings.

Mefisto Gentiluomo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh, and slightly powdery profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, projecting an air of understated elegance without being overpowering. Despite some varied performance claims, its generally good longevity and moderate sillage mean it's suitable for various settings, especially warmer weather.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, powdery, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mefisto EDP
Mefisto Gentiluomo EDP
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