93%
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Design Eau de Parfum bottle Design
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1985 Year 2023
£ Price Tier ££
Ego Exotic Eau de Parfum bottle Ego Exotic

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Design
A legendary 80s floral beast from Paul Sebastian, Design is a love-it-or-hate-it scent with zero middle ground. If you missed out on big, unapologetic white florals, or you just prefer your civet loud, this one's for you.
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Our Verdict - Ego Exotic
This loud white floral powerhouse has opinions. You'll either adore its peachy sweetness or find its synthetic edge a bit much. Give it a blast and see if it sings for you.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 4%
Floral 51% 53%
Fruity 13% 11%
Green 6% 2%
Sweet 27% 33%
Warm 2% 1%
Woody 6% 7%
Earthy 0% 2%
Animalic 21% 14%
Fresh 7% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Design EdP
Ego Exotic EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 21% vs 62%
Peach 21% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Musk 28% vs 31%
Sandalwood 22% vs 22%

Accords

Design Ego Exotic
100%
White Floral
100%
46%
Powdery
64%
Sweet
60%
54%
Musky
58%
57%
Animalic
48%
52%
Tuberose
48%
52%
Floral
Woody
48%
Citrus
48%
47%
Fruity
Iris
47%
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Powdery shared
46%
64%
60%
Musky shared
54%
58%
Animalic shared
57%
48%
Tuberose shared
52%
48%
52%
48%
48%
47%
47%

Performance

Design Ego Exotic
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Design

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its beast-mode performance and strong white floral-animalic accords make it too potent for an office setting. However, for a confident wearer, its luxurious feel and attention-grabbing sillage are perfect for dates, casual outings (when applied sparingly), and formal events.

Ego Exotic

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its powerful projection and intense white floral notes make it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is preferred. However, its strong performance and sensual character are ideal for dates and evening events, and many find it suitable for various seasons.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
91%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Animalic, Musky accords and Jasmine, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Design
Ego Exotic
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