Apollonia Eau de Parfum vs The Bewitching Yasmine Extrait
Apollonia EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
The Bewitching Yasmine Extrait
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Which Should You Buy?
Apollonia is a deeply divisive scent. Some find it a 'cold,' 'lunar' masterpiece - soft, graceful, and pure. Others are put off by a 'sharp acetone' opening or find it 'boring,' 'dated,' or simply 'blah.' Its 'intimate' sillage is often noted, with some finding it 'overpriced for what it offers.'
Reworks Penhaligon's coffee-and-oud Portraits fragrance, The Bewitching Yasmine, into a softer violet-jasmine-sandalwood floral that drops the original's spiced coffee signature entirely.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage and clean, subtle nature make it highly suitable for office wear without being intrusive. However, some find it "boring," which could limit its appeal for dates or formal events where a more impactful scent might be desired. The powdery, non-energetic profile makes it less ideal for sport.
Seasons
A soft violet-jasmine floral that wears comfortably across spring and autumn.
Occasions
Romantic and warm enough for dates and dressed-up moments, easy enough for casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean powdery, white floral
Adds sandalwood and violet, drops orris
Where to buy
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