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Eau de toilette

s.Oliver Difference Men

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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

The house of s.Oliver gifted the world with Difference Men in 2012. A masculine fragrance belonging to the fern and spicy families. From the Difference collection; released as eau de toilette.

The sillage is moderate — present, but never overpowering. Longevity is moderate — not too much, not too little, just right. Made in Germany, backed by a long and proud tradition. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and boys
Middle fragrance longevity

The fragrance has medium longevity and lasts on the skin for about 5-6 hours, gradually revealing its notes and leaving a pleasant impression

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Sillage
Middle

It can be felt in close proximity, but does not attract the attention of those around you

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Style
Everyday

The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences

Everyday
Concentration
Eau de toilette

A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne

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Fragrance seasonality
Spring - Summer

Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The composition of Difference Men is built as a continuous scent journey, where accents shift smoothly and sequentially. The style of s.Oliver is clear in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Every decision feels deliberate, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de toilette sets the depth and body this composition needs.

From the first breath you catch cardamom-peppery first notes: Apple, Cinnamon and Ginger.

In the heart you meet Basil, Lavender and Violet leaf keeping a aromatic green direction.

The accord architecture is built around these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Fruit and Wood forming a compact and readable structure. Secondary accord layers such as Spicy add depth to the backdrop. The gender direction is masculine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived. For persistence Middle points to a sustained drydown presence.

From the group perspective the profile is anchored in Fruit, Spicy, Aromatic and Green. The palette also extends to Wood.

In summary Difference Men holds a coherent structure — the opening sets direction, the middle layer carries the identity, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the scent structures best understood on skin.

Gender Male
Brand s.Oliver
Segment Premium perfumery
Country Germany
Website http://www.s.oliver-fragrances.de
Year of production 2012
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder Maurer & Wirtz

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Apple
Apple
Note photo Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Note photo Ginger
Ginger
Note photo Basil
Basil
Note photo Lavender
Lavender
Note photo Violet leaf
Violet leaf
Note photo Woody Accord
Woody Accord

Top notes

Apple Cinnamon Ginger

Heart notes

Basil Lavender Violet leaf

Base notes

Woody Accord

Families

Family Fern Fern
Family Spicy Spicy

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Low (1 to 2 hours)
2
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Imperceptible
2
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
50%
Unisex
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Female
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What kind of event
Date
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Wedding
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Sleep
0%
For party
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For every day
50%
Sex
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For Holiday
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Theatre
0%
Office
50%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
25%
Spring
Spring
12%
Summer
Summer
38%
Autumn
Autumn
25%
For what style / mood
Casual
50%
Gala
0%
Classic
50%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
20%
18-25 years old
0%
26-35 years old
0%
36-45 years
20%
46+ years old
40%
Any
20%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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On the chest
0%
On the wrist
50%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
0%
Behind the ears
50%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
50%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
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Euphoria
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Passion
0%
Joy
50%
Calm
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Excitement
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Sadness
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Despair
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Effect
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Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
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Intensity
Moderate
2
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Bottle
High quality
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Spray
Spray
High quality
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Packaging quality
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This fragrance simply captivated me! Crisp apple combined with cinnamon and woody notes creates an incredible sensation. It's both cozy and refreshing, making it an ideal choice
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s.Oliver, it turns out, not only delights with clothes, but their fragrances are pretty good too. The spices in the perfume aren't overpowering, but sound quite soft and harmonious. The combination of cinnamon with lavender especially stuck with me, it leaves a slight sadness behind
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The fragrance is certainly interesting, but there's something unsettling about it. Lavender, cold and spicy, seems to try to hide something heavier beneath it. Woody notes and cinnamon create a sense of comfort, but then there's the ginger. it's not fresh here, but as if dried, which gives everything a strange hue. The quality, of course, is on point, but overall, a bitter aftertaste remains. I don't know if it's worth wearing every day!!!
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