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    Paul Smith Man vs. The Dark Side

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    The Dark Side rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Paul Smith Man vs. The Dark Side
    Paul Smith ManThe Dark Side
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteExtrait
    Launched20092016
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerNathalie LorsonFrancesca Bianchi
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Paul Smith Man

    Powdery
    Amber
    Violet
    Citrus
    Floral
    Iris
    Woody
    Balsamic

    The Dark Side

    Amber
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Balsamic
    Honey
    Violet
    Iris

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Star AniseYuzuBergamot
    IncenseSpicy NotesStyrax
    Heart
    IncensePatchouli
    HoneyVioletIris
    Base
    VioletTonka BeanOrris Root
    AmberVanillaSandalwoodCedarVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Paul Smith Man vs. The Dark Side
    Paul Smith ManThe Dark Side
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

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    Paul Smith Man wears its spices like a well-cut jacket. The star anise opening makes its presence known, bold and characteristic, the kind of note that announces itself without apology.Paul Smith Man
    No opening act, no gradual reveal. This extrait drops you directly into its heart and asks you to stay. A surprising softness and depth awaits those who linger.The Dark Side