Surreal Garden Eau de Parfum bottle Surreal Garden
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2007 Year 2016
££ Price Tier £
Tulip Eau de Parfum bottle Tulip

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Surreal Garden
This isn't a safe blind buy - it's a divisive, love-it-or-hate-it scent. Surreal Garden is for those who dare to go green, often called a unique masterpiece by its devotees. But be warned, some find it a swampy scrubber. Approach with caution, but if it clicks, you'll find a lush, wet floral beauty.
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Our Verdict - Tulip
This isn't your grandma's floral. Tulip by Al-Rehab is a surprisingly divisive green-fruity floral with an odd banana note that some find fun, others utterly baffling. It's affordable, fresh, and a bit quirky, making it a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a surprisingly playful edge.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 9%
Floral 36% 34%
Fruity 3% 2%
Green 19% 16%
Sweet 14% 12%
Warm 1% 6%
Woody 13% 15%
Earthy 17% 8%
Animalic 9% 9%
Fresh 18% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Surreal Garden EdP
Tulip EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Freesia 20% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 28% vs 28%
Musk 28% vs 26%
Only in Surreal Garden
Patchouli 43%

Accords

Surreal Garden Tulip
100%
Green
69%
74%
Floral
100%
58%
Patchouli
57%
Woody
51%
48%
Citrus
52%
51%
Earthy
Fresh
48%
Aromatic
48%
Green shared
100%
69%
Floral shared
74%
100%
58%
Woody shared
57%
51%
Citrus shared
48%
52%
51%
48%
48%

Performance

Surreal Garden Tulip
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Surreal Garden

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 strong sillage and 'too much personality' make it less suitable for an office. Yet, its fresh, green, and aquatic nature, described as 'clean' and 'energising', lends itself well to casual outings, warmer weather, or even light sport activities. While some find it 'sensual' and 'magnetic', its intense and sometimes 'moody' character makes it a niche choice for dates or formal events.

Tulip

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and green profile makes it suitable for casual outings and even office wear, provided it's applied lightly due to its initial strength. The unusual banana note and lack of traditional elegance make it less ideal for formal settings, while its refreshing qualities lend themselves well to active casual use.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Green, Citrus accords and Jasmine, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Surreal Garden
Tulip
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