89%
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Hot Eau de Parfum bottle Hot
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U Gender U
1997 Year -
£ Price Tier ££
Florence Eau de Parfum bottle Florence

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hot
A divisive scent for sure. It's affordable, nostalgic, and for many, a dead ringer for Chanel Allure. Others find it thin, synthetic, or just plain unpleasant. Your mileage will definitely vary with this one.
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Our Verdict - Florence
Florence is a real divider. While it garners a dedicated following for its sweet, gourmand rose, the controversial 'sour beer' note means you absolutely need to try this one on skin before committing. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but those who love it, really love it.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19% 22%
Floral 23% 14%
Fruity 11% 1%
Green 4% 2%
Sweet 25% 27%
Warm 4% 5%
Woody 19% 20%
Earthy 7% 10%
Animalic 5% 8%
Fresh 15% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hot EdP
Florence EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 23% vs 35%
Bergamot 20% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 22% vs 26%
Musk 14% vs 26%
Cedar 12% vs 24%

Accords

Hot Florence
100%
Woody
100%
87%
Powdery
80%
85%
Citrus
68%
52%
Sweet
85%
Rose
78%
62%
Vanilla
75%
Musky
58%
54%
Balsamic
49%
Patchouli
52%
50%
Fruity
49%
Iris
46%
Amber
Woody shared
100%
100%
Powdery shared
87%
80%
Citrus shared
85%
68%
Sweet shared
52%
85%
78%
Vanilla shared
62%
75%
58%
Balsamic shared
54%
49%
52%
50%
49%
46%

Performance

Hot Florence
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Hot

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and warm, comforting accords make it versatile for casual wear and dates. While some find it office-appropriate, its sweetness and potential for poor longevity mean it might need reapplication, making it less ideal for formal settings or sports.

Florence

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its strong projection and longevity make it less suitable for an office, as it can be quite pervasive. However, this same impressive performance, combined with its sweet and warm character, makes it perfect for dates and evening events where you want to leave a lasting impression.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
89%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Sweet, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Hot
Florence
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