Girl Eau de Parfum vs Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Girl

Edp	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
2014	Year	2021
£	Price Tier	£££££

Reflection 45 Man

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Reflection 45 Man

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Girl Eau de Parfum

This Comme des Garçons collaboration is a divisive beast: some hail it as a cheap niche gem, a love-letter to violet and woods. Others find it a confused, synthetic mess. It's a proper either-you-get-it-or-you-don't situation.

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Our Verdict - Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Reflection 45 is a divisive beast. While many hail it as a masterpiece - a more mature, refined version of the original - others find its strength cloying, its projection lacking, or its character too derivative. This isn't a safe blind buy, so sample before you splash the cash.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	4%	4%
Floral	25%	18%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	8%	14%
Sweet	12%	18%
Warm	15%	18%
Woody	28%	20%
Earthy	18%	15%
Animalic	0%	2%
Fresh	13%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Girl EdP

Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes

Lavender 34% vs 22%

Only in Girl Eau de Parfum

Pepper 41% Neroli 24%

Only in Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Juniper 17% Cardamom 16% Clary Sage 16% Benzoin 15% Pink Pepper 13%

Shared Notes

Iris 32% vs 22%

Only in Girl Eau de Parfum

Violet 41% Styrax 26%

Only in Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Jasmine 21% Neroli 19% Angelica 13% Tonka Bean 12% Vanilla 11%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 31% vs 14%

Cedar 27% vs 15%

Sandalwood 20% vs 14%

Patchouli 19% vs 13%

Only in Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Frankincense 17% Myrrh 13% Opoponax 12%

Accords

Girl Eau de Parfum Reflection 45 Man Extrait

100%

Woody

92%

62%

Aromatic

100%

Amber

90%

74%

Powdery

64%

51%

Warm Spicy

73%

70%

Violet Floral

White Floral

63%

60%

Fresh Spicy

62%

58%

Earthy

51%

Iris

56%

48%

Lavender

56%

Balsamic

52%

44%

Floral

Woody shared

100%

92%

Aromatic shared

62%

100%

Amber

90%

Powdery shared

74%

64%

Warm Spicy shared

51%

73%

Violet Floral

70%

White Floral

63%

Fresh Spicy shared

60%

62%

Earthy

58%

Iris shared

51%

56%

Lavender shared

48%

56%

Balsamic

52%

Floral

44%

Performance

Girl Eau de Parfum Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Girl Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage mean it can work for casual or date settings without being overpowering. The unique, somewhat 'challenging' opening and woody, earthy drydown make it less suited for formal or office environments, where a more universally appealing scent is often preferred.

Reflection 45 Man Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office

Its exceptional longevity and high oil concentration make it too potent for casual wear or sport, potentially overwhelming in warm conditions. However, this same impressive performance and sophisticated profile are well-suited for formal events and date nights, commanding attention without being overtly loud. It can work for office wear in moderation due to its clean yet dense character.