Contemporary Eau de Toilette bottle Contemporary
Edt Concentration Edp
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- Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Grenadille d'Afrique Eau de Parfum bottle Grenadille d'Afrique

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Contemporary Eau de Toilette
A fresh, clean scent that's often described as soft and subtle. While some find it a touch too weak, others appreciate its quiet charm, making it a decent everyday reach even if heavy-handed spraying is required.
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Our Verdict - Grenadille d'Afrique Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive woody-aromatic that some find sophisticated and others find plain or 'old-fashioned.' It's a skin scent champion for many, but some wish it packed more of a punch. Definitely try before you buy to see if it hits your sweet spot.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20% 14%
Floral 15% 18%
Fruity 3% 1%
Green 19% 20%
Sweet 10% 6%
Warm 4% 4%
Woody 19% 25%
Earthy 8% 9%
Animalic 6% 4%
Fresh 29% 27%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Contemporary EdT
Grenadille d'Afrique EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 36% vs 50%
Only in Contemporary Eau de Toilette
Grapefruit 32% Juniper 31%
Only in Grenadille d'Afrique Eau de Parfum
Lavender 49%
Shared Notes
Violet 13% vs 45%
Only in Grenadille d'Afrique Eau de Parfum
Juniper 55%
Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 15%
Only in Grenadille d'Afrique Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 31% Ebony 19% Tea 17% Labdanum 17%

Accords

Contemporary Eau de Toilette Grenadille d'Afrique Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
97%
54%
Woody
100%
94%
Fresh Spicy
69%
70%
Citrus
49%
63%
Green
48%
Earthy
58%
48%
Powdery
52%
Lavender
48%
Musky
47%
Aromatic shared
100%
97%
Woody shared
54%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
94%
69%
Citrus shared
70%
49%
Green shared
63%
48%
58%
Powdery shared
48%
52%
48%
47%

Performance

Contemporary Eau de Toilette Grenadille d'Afrique Eau de Parfum
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Contemporary Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature means it won't offend in an office environment, and many users find it ideal for daily wear. While some find it a bit too soft for formal events or impactful dates, it's perfect for casual outings and warm weather thanks to its invigorating accords.

Grenadille d'Afrique Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and refined woody, aromatic profile make it incredibly versatile for office and casual wear, allowing for frequent use without being overwhelming. While it has a sophisticated edge suitable for dates, its often quiet projection makes it less ideal for formal events where a more commanding presence might be desired. It's too subdued and refined for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
86%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Citrus accords and Lavender, Violet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Contemporary Eau de Toilette
Grenadille d'Afrique Eau de Parfum
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