Original Cologne bottle Original
Cologne Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2011 Year 2024
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Smile Eau de Parfum bottle Smile

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original
This is a clean, crisp 'your skin but better' fragrance, perfect for those who want to smell expensive without shouting. The price tag is a sticking point for many, but the quality of ingredients and unique blend win over its loyalists.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Smile
A pleasant, fresh raspberry scent that's ultimately hampered by its fleeting performance. It's a clean, uplifting aroma, but don't expect it to stick around for the long haul. A divisive scent that leaves many wanting more from its price tag.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 34% 28%
Floral 12% 13%
Fruity 13% 21%
Green 13% 11%
Sweet 17% 15%
Warm 3% 2%
Woody 0% 1%
Earthy 4% 0%
Animalic 10% 25%
Fresh 29% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original Cologne
Smile EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 26% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 24% vs 100%

Accords

Original Smile
100%
Citrus
100%
48%
Fruity
88%
55%
Aromatic
82%
50%
Sweet
75%
46%
Musky
74%
49%
Fresh Spicy
65%
56%
Powdery
58%
51%
Green
47%
Fresh
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Fruity shared
48%
88%
Aromatic shared
55%
82%
Sweet shared
50%
75%
Musky shared
46%
74%
Fresh Spicy shared
49%
65%
Powdery shared
56%
58%
51%
47%

Performance

Original Smile
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Original

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh character and moderate sillage make it suitable for almost any casual or office setting, as it is inoffensive and discreet. While elegant enough for formal events or dates, its 'freshie' nature means it might not shine as brightly as richer scents in those contexts.

Smile

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it excellent for office, casual wear, and sport, where a gentle scent is preferred. However, its poor longevity and minimal sillage limit its suitability for dates or formal events where more presence is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
81%
Accord
87%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Powdery, Aromatic accords and Musk, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original
Smile
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