Claire des Merveilles Eau de Toilette bottle Claire des Merveilles
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2010 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Shunkoin Eau de Parfum bottle Shunkoin

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Claire des Merveilles Eau de Toilette
This one's a proper chameleon. Some find it a barely-there skin scent, others a powerful room-filler. Expect polite woody vanilla and amber, but don't be surprised if its true nature remains a delightful mystery, or perhaps a mild disappointment, depending on your skin.
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Our Verdict - Shunkoin Eau de Parfum
This is Xerjoff's divisive powder bomb, a luxurious vanilla-coconut cream pie for some, a dusty thrift shop or aggressive Play-Doh for others. It’s certainly a unique experience, just remember to sample it first - especially if you’re prone to blind buying.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 18% 17%
Fruity 1% 3%
Green 1% 6%
Sweet 31% 33%
Warm 17% 9%
Woody 34% 25%
Earthy 16% 10%
Animalic 5% 0%
Fresh 1% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Claire des Merveilles EdT
Shunkoin EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Woody 35% vs 11%
Vanilla 17% vs 17%

Accords

Claire des Merveilles Eau de Toilette Shunkoin Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
82%
52%
Powdery
100%
89%
Amber
44%
74%
Floral
46%
72%
Vanilla
64%
Iris
52%
Woody shared
100%
82%
Powdery shared
52%
100%
Amber shared
89%
44%
Floral shared
74%
46%
Vanilla shared
72%
64%
52%

Performance

Claire des Merveilles Eau de Toilette Shunkoin Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Claire des Merveilles Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its often light sillage and skin-scent nature, as frequently mentioned in reviews, make it suitable for office and casual wear. The intimate, warm accords are perfect for dates, while its generally subdued projection keeps it from being overwhelming for most occasions, though some find it too subtle for formal events or too "beachy" for the gym.

Shunkoin Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong projection and longevity, Shunkoin is best suited for social settings like dates or casual outings where its unique character can be appreciated. It might be a bit much for a formal office environment, but its intimate sillage makes it suitable for special events. It’s definitely not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
79%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Woody, Vanilla accords and Vanilla, Woody notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Claire des Merveilles Eau de Toilette
Shunkoin Eau de Parfum
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