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    Aequalis vs. Bentley For Men Absolute

    Aequalis by Mauboussin bottle

    Aequalis

    Mauboussin
    Eau de Toilette2016
    Very similar
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    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: Aequalis vs. Bentley For Men Absolute
    AequalisBentley For Men Absolute
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette
    Launched20162014
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-SereniMichel Almairac
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Aequalis

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy
    Iris
    Warm Spicy
    Vanilla
    Citrus

    Bentley For Men Absolute

    Woody
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Powdery
    Oud
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RosemaryLemon
    FrankincensePink PepperGinger
    Heart
    IrisTonka Bean
    Atlas CedarPapyrusSandalwood
    Base
    SandalwoodCedar
    Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisMoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Aequalis vs. Bentley For Men Absolute
    AequalisBentley For Men Absolute
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The rosemary doesn't play supporting act here. If you want something that behaves, keep scrolling. But for someone wanting an aromatic that actually lingers.Aequalis
    This is incense-forward masculinity with serious bark. The ginger and pink pepper in the opening add just enough spark to prevent it from becoming a church-only scent. Performance is beast mode.Bentley For Men Absolute