Idyllwild
InekeEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Idyllwild vs. What About Adam
Is Idyllwild better than What About Adam?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
GrapefruitLavender
aromaticwoodyfresh spicygreencitrus
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Idyllwild and What About Adam?
| Idyllwild | What About Adam | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2015 | 1997 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Ineke Rühland | Calice Becker |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Idyllwild and What About Adam smell?
Idyllwild
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Green
Conifer
Fresh
Citrus
Sweet
What About Adam
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Woody
Citrus
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Idyllwild and What About Adam share?
Top
GrapefruitRhubarb TeaLavender
Tomato LeafGrapefruitMintCassiaLemon
Heart
CypressDouglas firArtemisia
LavenderGeraniumCedarSandalwood
Base
MuskPonderosa PineCardamomCypriolOud
VanillaOakmossVetiverLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
CypressPonderosa PineDouglas firOud
CedarSandalwood
Citric Notes
Grapefruit
GrapefruitLemon
Floral Notes
Lavender
LavenderGeranium
Herbaceous Notes
Artemisia
Mint
Where they fit
When and where do Idyllwild and What About Adam work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Idyllwild or What About Adam?
| Idyllwild | What About Adam | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Idyllwild and What About Adam?
The rhubarb-tea opening divides opinion, tart, herbal, almost medicinal at first. But give it 10 minutes. That's when the oud and cypriol kick in, and the smoky campfire drydown is what earns your.Idyllwild
This one has a green streak running through it, tomato leaf, that unexpected vegetable snap, that people either love or need a minute with. But give it time.What About Adam
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