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Jubilee Scents EDP

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Bad Boy

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Jubilee Scents Bad Boy is an Eau de Parfum. Bad Boy opens with Bergamot and Pepper, settles into a heart of Cedar and Sage, and dries down to a base of Dark Chocolate, Tonka Bean, and Amberwood. Jubilee Scents's Bad Boy carries a Statement verdict, a amber-led wear.

Jubilee's dupe captures the peppery, tonka-cacao warmth that made Bad Boy a mainstream hit, though the sage-cedar heart feels muted and the whole thing sits noticeably closer to the skin than Carolina Herrera's assertive original.
  • Bold
  • Masculine
  • Warm
  • Confident
Bad Boy Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

Warming pepper and cacao work best in cooler months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Bold and a little sweet, better for evenings and casual dates than the office.

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Carolina Herrera's Bad Boy made its name on a loud, peppery opening over a sweet tonka bean and cacao base, and that's the profile Jubilee's dupe reproduces most successfully. The white and black pepper top notes are sharp and immediate, close to the original's initial burst. The sage and cedar heart is present but understated compared to Herrera's more robust woody-aromatic core. The tonka bean and cacao base delivers the expected gourmand sweetness, though it's noticeably softer and fades sooner, without the amberwood's trademark sillage that carries the original across a room.