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Clémentine California Eau de Parfum bottle Clémentine California EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2016 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Dark Door Sport Eau de Parfum bottle Dark Door Sport EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Clémentine California EDP
A truly gorgeous, photo-realistic clementine opener that is universally adored. If only that vibrant top note stuck around, this would be a year-round staple. As it stands, it's a fleeting summer dream, perfect for an instant pick-me-up - just be prepared to reapply often.
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Our Verdict - Dark Door Sport EDP
This budget-friendly clone of Dior Homme Sport 2021 is a decent scent, but its weak performance means you'll be reapplying often. Perfect for those who want the scent profile without the designer price tag, though some find it a bit
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Clémentine California EDP
Dark Door Sport EDP

Notes

Only in Clémentine California
Basil 39% Star Anise 31% Pepper 30%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 30% vs 27%
Only in Clémentine California
Cypress 37% Vetiver 32%
Only in Dark Door Sport
Rosemary 37% Lavender 36%

Accords

Clémentine California Dark Door Sport
100%
Citrus
100%
78%
Aromatic
93%
70%
Fresh Spicy
77%
70%
Woody
69%
49%
Sweet
48%
Green
46%
Fruity
Fresh
44%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
78%
93%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
77%
Woody shared
70%
69%
49%
48%
46%
44%

Performance

Clémentine California Dark Door Sport
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Clémentine California

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its luminous, clean profile and notoriously poor longevity make it perfectly suited for casual wear or the office, where subtlety is key. It's too ephemeral and light for formal events and lacks the depth for a serious date night, but perfect for a quick, refreshing lift before or after sport.

Dark Door Sport

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, energetic, and clean citrus-woody profile makes it ideal for casual wear and active occasions. While notes of ginger and cedar add some depth, its generally lighter performance makes it less suitable for formal events and only moderately appropriate for dates or the office.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Clémentine California EDP
Dark Door Sport EDP
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