Bad vs Open

Shared character

Both fragrances feature bergamot, patchouli, clary sage, tobacco leaf, lavender, sage and tobacco, and they are anchored by woody and spicy accords.

How they differ

Bad and Open share a core woody‑spicy character built around bergamot, patchouli, clary sage, tobacco leaf, lavender, sage and tobacco. Bad adds a distinct spicy‑sweet and synthetic edge with chili pepper, cardamom, tonka bean, ambroxan (ambergris), violet leaf, irish/orris notes, salty nuances and even caviar. Open leans toward a fresher, greener profile, introducing lemon (including Amalfi lemon), vetiver, thyme and a citrus‑green‑earthy accord. The two scents have no overlapping fragrance families. Community scores differ markedly: Bad averages 5.6, while Open scores 8.

Who each suits

Bad’s richer, sweeter, and more synthetic spice palette (chili pepper, cardamom, tonka, ambergris, salty/caviar notes) may appeal to wearers who enjoy bold, gourmand‑type compositions and who prefer evening or cooler‑weather wear. Open’s bright lemon, vetiver, thyme and green‑earthy accents suit those who favor fresher, daytime‑appropriate scents with a crisp, aromatic character.