Percival
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Barbour Coastal For Her
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Percival delivers sparkling, aromatic freshness with just enough woody warmth to feel polished and versatile. It is a confident, crowd-pleasing signature with niche refinement and mass appeal.
This one's a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. It opens with an intriguing spicy zest, but the drydown often pivots to a divisive, almost 'lemon cleaner' cypress and oakmoss combo that isn't for everyone. Definitely sample first.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 13% | 15% |
| Floral | 21% | 19% |
| Fruity | 3% | 4% |
| Green | 9% | 8% |
| Sweet | 15% | 13% |
| Warm | 19% | 22% |
| Woody | 12% | 13% |
| Earthy | 5% | 10% |
| Animalic | 7% | 7% |
| Fresh | 23% | 23% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The bright citrus and aromatic top notes give Percival a pronounced freshness ideal for spring and summer, while the woody and amber base provides enough depth and warmth for fall. Its clean profile is less suited for the coldest winter days.
Occasions
Percival’s moderate projection and versatile freshness make it perfect for office and casual settings, while its refined character works for dates and even semi-formal occasions. It is less suited for intense sport or very formal black-tie settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for casual wear and the office, but the divisive drydown might be a gamble for dates or formal events. The fresh, spicy opening could work for sport, but the woody-mossy base makes it less ideal.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Jasmine, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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