Esprit d’Oscar Eau de Parfum bottle Esprit d’Oscar
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2011 Year 2018
£ Price Tier ££
Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Junoon Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Esprit d’Oscar Eau de Parfum
A divisive take on a classic, Esprit d'Oscar is either your gorgeously comforting, powdery-iris dream or a dated nightmare. Test first unless you're a devotee of vintage-leaning florals.
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Our Verdict - Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum
A creamy, powdery violet-vanilla stunner that’s constantly battling its own atomiser. Love-at-first-sniff for many, but others find it too sour, dusty, or just plain boring. Prepare for a full-on scent journey.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 29% 26%
Floral 31% 24%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 6% 5%
Sweet 21% 23%
Warm 3% 3%
Woody 5% 13%
Earthy 6% 5%
Animalic 11% 7%
Fresh 21% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Esprit d’Oscar EdP
Junoon Noir EdP

Notes

Only in Esprit d’Oscar Eau de Parfum
Lemon 36% Citron 34% Bergamot 30%
Only in Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum
Kumquat 59% Lime 41%
Shared Notes
Violet 21% vs 31%
Jasmine 17% vs 21%
Only in Esprit d’Oscar Eau de Parfum
Iris 24% Orange Blossom 19% Tuberose 18%
Only in Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum
Orris 30% Lily Of The Valley 18%
Shared Notes
Musk 21% vs 25%
Only in Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 35% Sandalwood 22% Cedar 18%

Accords

Esprit d’Oscar Eau de Parfum Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
100%
89%
Citrus
67%
76%
White Floral
52%
67%
Vanilla
67%
67%
Violet Floral
61%
Woody
66%
57%
Iris
58%
54%
Floral
46%
51%
Aromatic
51%
Amber
50%
Musky
51%
Fresh
48%
Powdery shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
89%
67%
White Floral shared
76%
52%
Vanilla shared
67%
67%
Violet Floral shared
67%
61%
66%
Iris shared
57%
58%
Floral shared
54%
46%
51%
51%
Musky shared
50%
51%
48%

Performance

Esprit d’Oscar Eau de Parfum Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Esprit d’Oscar Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and clean, comforting character make it suitable for daily wear, especially in an office or casual setting where it won't overwhelm. While elegant, it's generally considered too soft and 'snuggly' for formal events or energetic activities.

Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its soft-to-moderate projection and 'clean' vibe make it suitable for office wear, though it really shines in intimate settings. Many reviews highlight its elegant and romantic feel, making it perfect for dates, formal events, or simply feeling put-together on a casual day. It's definitely not one for sport due to its delicate character.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
87%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Citrus, Vanilla accords and Violet, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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