Beyond Eau de Toilette bottle Beyond
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2010
£ Price Tier ££
The Secret Eau de Parfum bottle The Secret

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Beyond Eau de Toilette
Beyond is a budget-friendly mixed bag. Some find it a pleasant, fresh aromatic, while others dismiss it as a synthetic mess with dire performance. You get what you pay for, and sometimes that's just a quick thrill.
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Our Verdict - The Secret Eau de Parfum
A universally agreeable, mass-appealing scent, The Secret delivers a softer, more wearable take on the 1 Million DNA. It's a reliable cheapie that won't blow anyone's socks off but earns solid respect for its price.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 11%
Floral 6% 1%
Fruity 1% 3%
Green 10% 6%
Sweet 14% 8%
Warm 25% 32%
Woody 17% 16%
Earthy 14% 9%
Animalic 10% 21%
Fresh 22% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Beyond EdT
The Secret EdP

Notes

Only in Beyond Eau de Toilette
Mint 38% Cardamom 31% Grapefruit 31%
Shared Notes
Pepper 39% vs 12%
Only in Beyond Eau de Toilette
Leather 38% Vanilla 37% Patchouli 25%

Accords

Beyond Eau de Toilette The Secret Eau de Parfum
100%
Fresh Spicy
96%
98%
Warm Spicy
100%
Cinnamon
100%
99%
Citrus
72%
65%
Leather
82%
80%
Aromatic
67%
72%
Woody
68%
50%
Green
65%
64%
Vanilla
Animalic
60%
Musky
58%
50%
Fresh
49%
Patchouli
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
96%
Warm Spicy shared
98%
100%
100%
Citrus shared
99%
72%
Leather shared
65%
82%
Aromatic shared
80%
67%
Woody shared
72%
68%
Green shared
50%
65%
64%
60%
58%
50%
49%

Performance

Beyond Eau de Toilette The Secret Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Beyond Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Given its fresh and aromatic profile, Beyond is best suited for casual wear or the gym due to its light, inoffensive nature. Its generally poor longevity and sillage, as noted by many, mean it won't project much in formal or date settings, making it more personal and less suited for those occasions.

The Secret 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
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and generally inoffensive nature make it suitable for casual wear or even the office, though some find it too intimate for grand gestures. It's often recommended for 'date night' due to its warm, seductive accords, but its price point makes it an ideal everyday reach.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
84%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Leather accords and Grapefruit, Leather notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Beyond Eau de Toilette
The Secret Eau de Parfum
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