Thank U Next 2.0 Eau de Parfum bottle Thank U Next 2.0
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Forever Red Eau de Parfum bottle Forever Red

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Thank U Next 2.0 Eau de Parfum
Skip the original, this flanker is where it's at. Sweet, juicy, and utterly vibrant, it's a mood-boosting fruit cocktail that works perfectly for a quick pick-me-up, though its fleeting presence means you'll be reapplying to keep the good times rolling.
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Our Verdict - Forever Red Eau de Parfum
This one is a real crowd-pleaser for those who adore sweet, fruity aromas, but don't expect a nuanced journey. It's a fun, straightforward spritz that delivers a strong initial hit before mellowing out, making it an easy reach that many reviewers adore, even if some find it a bit too simple or fleeting.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 2%
Floral 29% 21%
Fruity 26% 28%
Green 7% 10%
Sweet 36% 35%
Warm 3% 10%
Woody 7% 6%
Earthy 1% 4%
Animalic 12% 0%
Fresh 12% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Thank U Next 2.0 EdP
Forever Red EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 37% vs 27%
Pomegranate 27% vs 42%
Only in Thank U Next 2.0 Eau de Parfum
Wild Strawberry 35%
Only in Forever Red Eau de Parfum
Peach 29%
Only in Thank U Next 2.0 Eau de Parfum
Orchid 54% Jasmine 46%
Only in Forever Red Eau de Parfum
Peony 36% Osmanthus 32% Marigold 32%
Shared Notes
Marshmallow 41% vs 25%
Only in Thank U Next 2.0 Eau de Parfum
Musk 33% Sandalwood 25%
Only in Forever Red Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 28% Rum 27% Oak 19%

Accords

Thank U Next 2.0 Eau de Parfum Forever Red Eau de Parfum
100%
Fruity
94%
70%
Woody
100%
90%
Sweet
88%
Vanilla
72%
63%
Powdery
65%
Rum
62%
Fresh
51%
Floral
50%
48%
Musky
Sour
46%
Fruity shared
100%
94%
Woody shared
70%
100%
Sweet shared
90%
88%
72%
Powdery shared
63%
65%
Rum
62%
51%
50%
48%
46%

Performance

Thank U Next 2.0 Eau de Parfum Forever Red Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Thank U Next 2.0 Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its bright, fruity and sweet profile makes it ideal for casual day wear and light activities. The relatively poor longevity and moderate sillage prevent it from being a strong contender for formal events or a consistently present office scent.

Forever Red Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong initial projection and sweet, fruity nature, Forever Red is best suited for casual outings and dates. While some reviews mention wearing it to work, its often-described prominent sweetness might be a bit much for a formal office environment, and longevity concerns make it less ideal for long formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
80%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Fruity, Sweet accords and Apple, Pomegranate notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Thank U Next 2.0 Eau de Parfum
Forever Red Eau de Parfum
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