Controversial
Jade GoodyEau de Toilette2008
Side by side
Controversial vs. Adam Levine for Women
Adam Levine for Women wears longer on skin, while Controversial projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Controversial | Adam Levine for Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2013 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Yann Vasnier |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Controversial
Floral
Tropical
Amber
Fruity
White Floral
Lactonic
Citrus
Patchouli
Adam Levine for Women
Warm Spicy
Woody
Vanilla
Balsamic
Powdery
Aromatic
Amber
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Red Berries
Spicy NotesMarigoldSaffronCitruses
Heart
FrangipaniTiare Flower
SandalwoodJasmineRose Petals
Base
AmberPatchouli
VanillaBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Controversial | Adam Levine for Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Some fragrances flirt. This one commits. Sweet enough to charm, dark enough to linger, that patchouli base is the whole point, not an afterthought. Wear it when you want to be remembered.Controversial
Six to eight hours of warm vanilla and sandalwood, no celebrity tax. That's the pitch, and the community delivers. Comfort scent that outlasts expectations.Adam Levine for Women