Tony Iommi Monkey Special Eau de Parfum bottle Tony Iommi Monkey Special
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2021 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Paramour Eau de Parfum bottle Paramour

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tony Iommi Monkey Special Eau de Parfum
Divisive yet utterly captivating, Tony Iommi Monkey Special is a true rockstar in a bottle. It's not for the faint-hearted, but for those who embrace its boozy, dark, and sweet swagger, it's an undeniable masterpiece.
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Our Verdict - Paramour Eau de Parfum
A smooth, sweet leather that’s much softer than its cousins. Paramour is an approachable gourmand leather with mass appeal, perfect if you want something less aggressive than the usual suspects.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 12%
Floral 13% 25%
Fruity 11% 11%
Green 2% 4%
Sweet 30% 25%
Warm 19% 18%
Woody 12% 9%
Earthy 14% 11%
Animalic 14% 11%
Fresh 7% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tony Iommi Monkey Special EdP
Paramour EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 17% vs 20%
Only in Tony Iommi Monkey Special Eau de Parfum
Rum 35% Passionfruit 29% Geranium 18%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 26% vs 24%
Rose 19% vs 25%
Only in Tony Iommi Monkey Special Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 29% Leather 25%
Only in Paramour Eau de Parfum
Jasmine 26% Lily 24%
Shared Notes
Caramel 18% vs 11%
Vanilla 15% vs 9%
Tonka Bean 14% vs 9%
Sandalwood 13% vs 9%
Musk 12% vs 7%
Only in Tony Iommi Monkey Special Eau de Parfum
Labdanum 13% Ambergris 12%

Accords

Tony Iommi Monkey Special Eau de Parfum Paramour Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
91%
Leather
100%
91%
Woody
88%
82%
Sweet
88%
Fruity
75%
66%
Amber
72%
71%
Rum
71%
Patchouli
70%
Vanilla
64%
Animalic
69%
65%
Caramel
64%
64%
Cinnamon
Citrus
63%
61%
Balsamic
Warm Spicy shared
100%
91%
100%
Woody shared
91%
88%
Sweet shared
82%
88%
75%
Amber shared
66%
72%
Rum
71%
71%
Vanilla shared
70%
64%
69%
Caramel shared
65%
64%
64%
63%
61%

Performance

Tony Iommi Monkey Special Eau de Parfum Paramour Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Tony Iommi Monkey Special Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With its beastly projection and longevity, this fragrance is far too loud for an office setting. It's perfectly suited for nights out and dates where its bold, rockstar character can truly shine, though some find it acceptable for very special, dressed-up formal events.

Paramour Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While it can be a 'beast' on projection, its softer, smoother leather profile makes it more versatile than sharper leather scents. It shines on dates and formal evenings, but is too prominent for daily office wear and certainly not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
93%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Woody accords and Rose, Leather notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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Paramour Eau de Parfum
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