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    Side by side

    The Hedonist vs. M&J

    Clearly related
    M&J by Giardino Benessere bottle

    M&J

    Giardino Benessere
    Eau de Parfum2024
    New comparison

    The Hedonist rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while M&J projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: The Hedonist vs. M&J
    The HedonistM&J
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20212024
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJordi FernándezPaolo Terenzi
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    The Hedonist

    Woody
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Oud
    Fresh
    Warm Spicy

    M&J

    Citrus
    Amber
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Balsamic
    Animalic
    Violet
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotGinger
    GrapefruitSorrento Lemon
    Heart
    AkigalawoodCedar
    African VioletCedarwoodCoriander
    Base
    Haitian vetiverVetiverTonka BeanMusk
    AmbergrisLabdanumPatchouliTurkish styrax

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: The Hedonist vs. M&J
    The HedonistM&J
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    It's synthetic oud done right, Akigalawood gives you that dark, complex character without the price tag of the real thing. Some will want natural materials. Others will appreciate the craft.The Hedonist
    It wears its Hollywood homage on the outside, then quietly becomes something more complicated. The citrus is bold enough to get attention, but the violet-to-patchouli drydown is where it earns.M&J

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: The Hedonist vs. M&J
    The HedonistM&J
    3.4 oz$265.99fragrancenet

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