Defy vs Mattutino

Shared character

Both Defy and Mattutino belong to the woody fragrance family and share a composition of cedarwood (Virginia), cardamom, ginger, black pepper, and sandalwood (New Caledonia).

How they differ

Defy is characterized by a wide range of additional notes including bergamot, vetiver (Haiti), geranium, amber, leather, mandarin orange, pink pepper, patchouli, fig, violet leaves, lavender, cocoa, cocoa shell, and juniper berries. These components contribute to accords described as citrus, green, sweet, oriental, earthy, aromatic, fresh spicy, and lavender. In contrast, Mattutino features guaiac wood as its unique note and does not contain the additional accords found in Defy.

Who each suits

Defy suits those who prefer a complex profile involving citrus, green, sweet, oriental, earthy, aromatic, and fresh spicy elements. Mattutino suits those seeking a more focused woody composition.