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Percival Eau de Parfum bottle Percival EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender F
2018 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
United Dreams Live Free Eau de Toilette bottle United Dreams Live Free EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Percival EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - United Dreams Live Free EDT
This budget-friendly green tea and citrus blast is a decent warm weather spritz, but be ready to overspray. Its fleeting performance means you'll need to reapply constantly, making it better for a quick refresh than a long-lasting statement.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Percival EDP
United Dreams Live Free EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 21% vs 27%

Accords

Percival United Dreams Live Free
80%
Citrus
100%
85%
Fresh Spicy
64%
Green
82%
70%
Woody
55%
70%
Aromatic
54%
65%
Amber
Fresh
64%
Fruity
54%
50%
Musky
52%
Powdery
52%
Citrus shared
80%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
85%
64%
82%
Woody shared
70%
55%
Aromatic shared
70%
54%
65%
64%
54%
Musky shared
50%
52%
52%

Performance

Percival United Dreams Live Free
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Percival

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

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.

United Dreams Live Free

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, green, and citrus accords make it ideal for casual wear, especially in warm weather or for sport. The poor longevity and sillage relegate it to 'after shower' or at-home use, making it unsuitable for formal events or serious dates.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Percival EDP
United Dreams Live Free EDT
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