Original Cologne bottle Original
Cologne Concentration Edt
U Gender U
1792 Year 1963
£ Price Tier ££££
Extract of Limes Eau de Toilette bottle Extract of Limes

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original Cologne
This venerable 'cologne' smells fantastic - a bright, classical citrus-herbal pick-me-up. Just don't expect it to last longer than your morning cuppa. It's truly a blink-and-you'll-miss-it affair, a fragrant whisper rather than a shout, but brilliant for what it is.
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Our Verdict - Extract of Limes Eau de Toilette
This is a real 'love it or hate it' frag, mostly because it's such an authentic lime. But even the biggest fans admit it's got the longevity of a fruit fly, making it a bit of a scandalous waste for the price tag.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 45% 64%
Floral 17% 26%
Fruity 4% 4%
Green 24% 13%
Sweet 5% 8%
Warm 2% 0%
Woody 3% 1%
Earthy 0% 0%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 39% 40%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original Cologne
Extract of Limes EdT

Notes

Original Cologne
Extract of Limes Eau de Toilette

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 36% vs 29%
Only in Original Cologne
Bergamot 35% Orange 29%
Only in Extract of Limes Eau de Toilette
Lime 47% Petitgrain 23%
Only in Original Cologne
Lavender 50% Rosemary 50%
Only in Extract of Limes Eau de Toilette
Neroli 100%
Only in Original Cologne
Neroli 53% Petitgrain 47%

Accords

Original Cologne Extract of Limes Eau de Toilette
100%
Citrus
100%
52%
Aromatic
49%
51%
Fresh Spicy
42%
36%
Green
46%
38%
Fresh
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
52%
49%
Fresh Spicy shared
51%
42%
Green shared
36%
46%
38%

Performance

Original Cologne Extract of Limes Eau de Toilette
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Original Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its extremely poor longevity and sillage make it unsuitable for situations requiring lasting presence, such as formal events or intimate dates. However, its refreshing nature and non-intrusive scent profile make it perfect for casual wear, after showering, or for a pick-me-up during sports or office hours where a fleeting scent is preferred.

Extract of Limes Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its intensely fresh and invigorating citrus profile makes it ideal for sport and casual wear, especially in hot weather. However, its notoriously poor longevity and sillage mean it won't last long enough for a date or formal event, and its 'cleaning fluid' vibe might be unwelcome in an office setting.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Green accords and Neroli, Petitgrain notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original Cologne
Extract of Limes Eau de Toilette
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