How does the EDP differ from the original EDT?+−
The EDP, released in 2015, runs warmer and denser than the 2008 EDT. Where the EDT opens with more of a fresh-fruity brightness and can veer slightly sharp in its middle phases, the EDP settles faster into its amber-woody base and generally lasts longer on skin. The herbal quality from basil and clary sage is also more prominent in the EDP. Most community consensus favors the EDP if performance matters to you.
Is the performance actually as weak as people say?+−
It depends on the version and your expectations. The EDT has a reputation for fading quickly — sometimes within a couple of hours — which frustrates people at any price point. The EDP is a meaningful improvement, typically lasting into the five-to-eight-hour range, though it's still an intimate-range scent rather than a heavy projector. If you need something that fills a room, this probably isn't it. If you're comfortable with a closer-range presence, the EDP delivers.
What occasions is this best suited for?+−
Evening and night-out wear is the community's clear preference — date nights in particular. The warm, close-contact nature of the scent makes it feel more appropriate for intimate settings than for the office or casual daytime use. It can work for business wear given its polished character, but its sweetness and oriental warmth lean more personal than professional.
