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Florabotanica Eau de Parfum bottle Florabotanica EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Milan Active Eau de Parfum bottle Milan Active EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Florabotanica EDP
This cult classic is a divisive beast: a potent, green rose that evokes a fresh botanical garden with an edgy, almost illicit undertone. Its discontinuation has left a void, elevating it to mythical status despite its challenging notes for some.
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Our Verdict - Milan Active EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Armani Black Code Sports - a warm spicy fragrance led by Spearmint, Peppermint, Wild Mint, with aromatic depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Florabotanica EDP
Milan Active EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 100% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 57% vs 38%
Only in Florabotanica
Amber 42%
Only in Milan Active
Labdanum 33% Rosemary 29%

Accords

Florabotanica Milan Active
100%
Aromatic
78%
51%
Warm Spicy
90%
83%
Green
77%
Rose
69%
Floral
Fruity
66%
56%
Cannabis
Citrus
54%
47%
Woody
42%
45%
Earthy
Aromatic shared
100%
78%
Warm Spicy shared
51%
90%
83%
77%
69%
66%
56%
54%
Woody shared
47%
42%
45%

Performance

Florabotanica Milan Active
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Florabotanica

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 potent projection and longevity, combined with its unique aromatic and green profile, make it less suited for formal or conservative office environments. However, its fresh, clean character makes it fantastic for casual wear, especially in warmer weather, and even suitable for sports where its refreshing qualities shine.

Milan Active

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, aromatic signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Florabotanica EDP
Milan Active EDP
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