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Because It's You Eau de Parfum bottle Because It's You EDP
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2017 Year -
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189 Because of Me Eau de Parfum bottle 189 Because of Me EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Because It's You EDP
A sparkling raspberry-vanilla delight that radiates confidence and flirtatious charm. Loud, sweet, and undeniably crowd-pleasing, it's a go-to for those who love their fragrance to announce their arrival.
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Our Verdict - 189 Because of Me EDP
A workable dupe of Emporio Armani Because It's You, keeping the raspberry-rose-vanilla signature but flatter and simpler than the original's more layered, gourmand-leaning composition.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Because It's You EDP
189 Because of Me EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Raspberry 39% vs 44%
Lemon 31% vs 28%
Neroli 29% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Rose 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 39% vs 40%
Musk 30% vs 32%
Only in Because It's You
Amberwood 30%
Only in 189 Because of Me
Woody 28%

Accords

Because It's You 189 Because of Me
100%
Fruity
65%
90%
Sweet
55%
70%
Floral
40%
60%
Vanilla
50%
Powdery
50%
Musky
35%
Fruity shared
100%
65%
Sweet shared
90%
55%
Floral shared
70%
40%
60%
50%
Musky shared
50%
35%

Performance

Because It's You 189 Because of Me
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Because It's You

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The sweet, jammy raspberry and creamy vanilla make this shine in cooler spring and autumn weather, while the floral freshness and light citrus keep it wearable in winter and not overly heavy for some summer nights. Overapplication can be cloying in heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its pronounced projection, sweetness, and inviting character make it ideal for dates and social occasions. It’s versatile for casual wear but can become too bold for office or active settings if overapplied.

189 Because of Me

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, sweet, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Because It's You EDP
189 Because of Me EDP
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