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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Historic Doria
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A divisive freshie that promises zing but sometimes delivers a generic sweetness. Some love the vibrant citrus and lasting power, others find it too loud, headache-inducing, or just plain boring. Best sampled before a full bottle commitment.
Historic Doria is a powerful, polarising scent. You'll either love it or hate its nuclear projection of sweet, musky florals and ambroxan. Not for the faint-hearted, this one enters the room long before you do and often stays past its welcome. Blind buying is not advised.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 17% |
| Floral | 30% | 29% |
| Fruity | 14% | 13% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 19% | 21% |
| Warm | 0% | 1% |
| Woody | 14% | 14% |
| Earthy | 3% | 4% |
| Animalic | 16% | 16% |
| Fresh | 15% | 19% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and daily use, with some finding it perfectly office-appropriate due to its non-offensive nature. However, a significant number of reviews highlight its strong projection and potential for being 'loud' or 'migraine-inducing', which lowers its all-around office suitability and relegates it from formal occasions.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and spring.
Occasions
Given its beastly projection and longevity, Historic Doria is unsuitable for office wear, where it would overwhelm. It's best suited for evenings out, dates, or formal events where its strong presence can shine without being intrusive, though a light hand is crucial.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Fruity, White Floral accords and Jasmine, Woody notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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