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    Idyllwild vs. What About Adam

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Idyllwild vs. What About Adam
    IdyllwildWhat About Adam
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20151997
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerIneke RühlandCalice Becker
    Best seasonFall—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitRhubarb TeaLavender
    Tomato LeafGrapefruitMintCassiaLemon
    Heart
    CypressDouglas firArtemisia
    LavenderGeraniumCedarSandalwood
    Base
    MuskPonderosa PineCardamomCypriolOud
    VanillaOakmossVetiverLabdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Idyllwild vs. What About Adam
    IdyllwildWhat About Adam
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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