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EDT Vs the EDP
Chanel Pour Monsieur EDT (the page you’re on now) and EDP offer two distinctive experiences. The EDT starts with a sharp citrus blast, that is (to my nose) similar to Dior Homme Sport 2021, making it refreshing for warmer days. However, its citrus phase is shorter lived compared to the EDP’s, in which the citrus is a smoother, longer lasting lemon scent that remains around for an hour longer than the EDT.
Moving past the citrus stage, the EDT reveals slight soapy and spicy undertones, comes across as clean and fresh. I like this part a lot, however this stage is also short and it quickly gets to the dry down. It’s mostly an oakmoss affair from here along with some vetiver, coming across as slightly bitter, earthy, and mossy. It’s almost like a damp forest after it rained, it’s very interesting. Somewhat reminded *me* of Chanel Antaeus at this stage, if you’ve ever smelled that.
Interesting to note: both the EDT and EDP have oakmoss listed as an ingredient, “EVERNIA PRUNASTRI (OAK MOSS) EXTRACT”
but it is much more pronounced to my nose in the EDT. I do think it helps balance the vanilla out in the EDP, which I’ll get to in a moment.
In contrast, the EDP’s heart note reveals nutmeg, introducing a woody and alluring spicy depth, which blends with a continuous hint of lemon, all coming across very smooth, doesn’t have the same mossy smell that I get from the EDT.
The dry down of the EDP is distinctly different, as the lemon gradually gives way to a subtle sweetness brought on by a vanilla base, a note that is not in the EDT, perhaps the biggest difference between the two. This combines with the nutmeg and is balanced beautifully by the oakmoss, resulting in a warm, sweet but not overpoweringly so, creamy finish that persists for several hours. The EDP has a pleasant, inviting aura, a nice scent bubble around me.
I think the vanilla helps make it more versatile for colder weather than the EDT, while as I mentioned, not being overly sweet, making it suitable for any time of year.
In terms of longevity (on my skin), the EDT lasts for about 2-3 hours while the EDP outperforms it with a lifespan of 6-7 hours. Biggest con to the EDT in *my* opinion, I’d recommend spraying on your clothes as well to help with the longevity.
Moving past the citrus stage, the EDT reveals slight soapy and spicy undertones, comes across as clean and fresh. I like this part a lot, however this stage is also short and it quickly gets to the dry down. It’s mostly an oakmoss affair from here along with some vetiver, coming across as slightly bitter, earthy, and mossy. It’s almost like a damp forest after it rained, it’s very interesting. Somewhat reminded *me* of Chanel Antaeus at this stage, if you’ve ever smelled that.
Interesting to note: both the EDT and EDP have oakmoss listed as an ingredient, “EVERNIA PRUNASTRI (OAK MOSS) EXTRACT”
but it is much more pronounced to my nose in the EDT. I do think it helps balance the vanilla out in the EDP, which I’ll get to in a moment.
In contrast, the EDP’s heart note reveals nutmeg, introducing a woody and alluring spicy depth, which blends with a continuous hint of lemon, all coming across very smooth, doesn’t have the same mossy smell that I get from the EDT.
The dry down of the EDP is distinctly different, as the lemon gradually gives way to a subtle sweetness brought on by a vanilla base, a note that is not in the EDT, perhaps the biggest difference between the two. This combines with the nutmeg and is balanced beautifully by the oakmoss, resulting in a warm, sweet but not overpoweringly so, creamy finish that persists for several hours. The EDP has a pleasant, inviting aura, a nice scent bubble around me.
I think the vanilla helps make it more versatile for colder weather than the EDT, while as I mentioned, not being overly sweet, making it suitable for any time of year.
In terms of longevity (on my skin), the EDT lasts for about 2-3 hours while the EDP outperforms it with a lifespan of 6-7 hours. Biggest con to the EDT in *my* opinion, I’d recommend spraying on your clothes as well to help with the longevity.
Vtboyarc
