Original Cologne bottle Original
Cologne Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1792 Year 2018
£ Price Tier ££
Pacific Lime Eau de Parfum bottle Pacific Lime

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original Cologne
This venerable 'cologne' smells fantastic - a bright, classical citrus-herbal pick-me-up. Just don't expect it to last longer than your morning cuppa. It's truly a blink-and-you'll-miss-it affair, a fragrant whisper rather than a shout, but brilliant for what it is.
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Our Verdict - Pacific Lime Eau de Parfum
A truly divisive citrus. Some find it a delightful, realistic lime cocktail, while others are baffled by an artificial sweetness, a "Jolly Rancher" vibe, or even a body odour hint. Don't blind buy unless you like a gamble.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 45% 43%
Floral 17% 0%
Fruity 4% 12%
Green 24% 16%
Sweet 5% 7%
Warm 2% 0%
Woody 3% 1%
Earthy 0% 0%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 39% 58%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original Cologne
Pacific Lime EdP

Notes

Only in Original Cologne
Neroli 53% Petitgrain 47%

Accords

Original Cologne Pacific Lime Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
100%
52%
Aromatic
58%
36%
Green
57%
51%
Fresh Spicy
46%
Coconut
49%
Sweet
46%
Woody
46%
38%
Fresh
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
52%
58%
Green shared
36%
57%
Fresh Spicy shared
51%
46%
49%
46%
46%
38%

Performance

Original Cologne Pacific Lime Eau de Parfum
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Original Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its extremely poor longevity and sillage make it unsuitable for situations requiring lasting presence, such as formal events or intimate dates. However, its refreshing nature and non-intrusive scent profile make it perfect for casual wear, after showering, or for a pick-me-up during sports or office hours where a fleeting scent is preferred.

Pacific Lime Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, energetic, and light profile makes it excellent for casual and sport settings, embodying a vacation mood. While its limited projection could allow it for office wear, the tropical accords may feel out of place in a formal setting.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
79%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
72%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Green accords and Lemon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original Cologne
Pacific Lime Eau de Parfum
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