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    Delphinus vs. L’Homme Idéal

    Very similar
    New comparison

    L’Homme Idéal wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Delphinus vs. L’Homme Idéal
    DelphinusL’Homme Idéal
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20242014
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerMathieu NardinThierry Wasser
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Delphinus

    Vanilla
    Almond
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Amber
    Iris
    Nutty
    Warm Spicy

    L’Homme Idéal

    Almond
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Nutty
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AlmondIncensePink PepperBlack Pepper
    Bitter OrangeRosemaryOrange Blossom
    Heart
    IrisHeliotropeOrchid
    AlmondTonka Bean
    Base
    Bourbon VanillaTonka BeanLeatherAmberwoodPatchouli
    LeatherCedarVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Delphinus vs. L’Homme Idéal
    DelphinusL’Homme Idéal
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Mathieu Nardin has delivered something rare here, a fragrance that balances boldness with restraint. The almond and incense opening is immediately striking, yet the heart of orris and orchid softens.Delphinus
    The ideal man apparently smells like marzipan wearing a leather jacket. It is sweet without being childish, masculine without being boring. Guerlain made this look effortless.L’Homme Idéal

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Delphinus vs. L’Homme Idéal
    DelphinusL’Homme Idéal
    1.7 oz$312.89fragrancenet—
    3.3 oz—$68.37ecosmetics
    5 oz—$165.00ecosmetics

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