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05/18/2024
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Better Peach
The noses at MAD have obviously taken their cue from Bitter Peach Eau de Parfum - and more than successfully! In my opinion, the Dependence makes the model look old and I like it much better. Let's get started. :)
In the direct opening, the Dependence (like most MAD fragrances) is loud. Very loud. As if a glass of peach nectar had been thrown in your face. Within a few minutes, however, the magic begins: cardamom, vetiver and a light blood orange round off the opening and tame the (surprisingly natural) peach without pushing it out of focus.
The drydown builds up very pleasantly on my skin. Although I perceive floral notes (especially jasmine), the fragrance becomes spicier and more tipsy from minute to minute. After about an hour, you are dealing with a potent cognac-rum-peach cocktail that is rounded off with sandalwood and tonka. Nevertheless, the peach remains in the foreground. However, it is complemented so ingeniously that it can certainly pass as a candidate for a more serious evening fragrance.
The H/S is a dream come true, especially with this fragrance profile. 9-10 hours of longevity? Easy. The sillage is so strong that you should actually spray more conservatively here, otherwise you will take up space.
A direct comparison with Bitter Peach Eau de Parfum definitely reveals differences. The original is sweeter and more floral, especially in the drydown. The boozy spiciness of Tom's Peach is (to my nose) more in the subtext. For me, that's a huge point in favor of MAD. Especially since the Bitter Peach Eau de Parfum was always a tad too feminine for me to justify a purchase at the (now already cheeky) price. The Dependence simply seems more mature and deeper. In terms of H/S, the model here looks really ancient, which is why I give this extrait de parfum a 10 for P/L without hesitation.
If you like the Bitter Peach Eau de Parfum DNA, you should definitely try Dependence. You don't get a 1:1 clone, but in my opinion, a better and more potent fragrance for comparatively little money.
In the direct opening, the Dependence (like most MAD fragrances) is loud. Very loud. As if a glass of peach nectar had been thrown in your face. Within a few minutes, however, the magic begins: cardamom, vetiver and a light blood orange round off the opening and tame the (surprisingly natural) peach without pushing it out of focus.
The drydown builds up very pleasantly on my skin. Although I perceive floral notes (especially jasmine), the fragrance becomes spicier and more tipsy from minute to minute. After about an hour, you are dealing with a potent cognac-rum-peach cocktail that is rounded off with sandalwood and tonka. Nevertheless, the peach remains in the foreground. However, it is complemented so ingeniously that it can certainly pass as a candidate for a more serious evening fragrance.
The H/S is a dream come true, especially with this fragrance profile. 9-10 hours of longevity? Easy. The sillage is so strong that you should actually spray more conservatively here, otherwise you will take up space.
A direct comparison with Bitter Peach Eau de Parfum definitely reveals differences. The original is sweeter and more floral, especially in the drydown. The boozy spiciness of Tom's Peach is (to my nose) more in the subtext. For me, that's a huge point in favor of MAD. Especially since the Bitter Peach Eau de Parfum was always a tad too feminine for me to justify a purchase at the (now already cheeky) price. The Dependence simply seems more mature and deeper. In terms of H/S, the model here looks really ancient, which is why I give this extrait de parfum a 10 for P/L without hesitation.
If you like the Bitter Peach Eau de Parfum DNA, you should definitely try Dependence. You don't get a 1:1 clone, but in my opinion, a better and more potent fragrance for comparatively little money.
