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Perfect Eau de Parfum bottle Perfect EDP
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2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
538 Perfect Eau de Parfum bottle 538 Perfect EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Perfect EDP
Perfect Eau de Parfum is a bright, whimsical burst of green and almond over a sheer woody-musky base. Effortlessly joyful, it is an everyday signature for those who want to feel modern and optimistic.
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Our Verdict - 538 Perfect EDP
538 recreates Marc Jacobs Perfect's unusual rhubarb-almond-cashmeran skeleton well, but the almond milk accord comes across thinner and more artificial, and the woody-cashmeran base fades faster than the original's soft, lingering warmth.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Perfect EDP
538 Perfect EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rhubarb 50% vs 55%
Narcissus 50% vs 44%
Shared Notes
Almond 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Cashmeran 54% vs 52%
Cedar 45% vs 47%

Accords

Perfect 538 Perfect
95%
Green
70%
80%
Fruity
50%
60%
Aromatic
55%
Woody
40%
Almond
50%
45%
Sweet
35%
Nutty
33%
Powdery
30%
Musky
Green shared
95%
70%
Fruity shared
80%
50%
60%
Woody shared
55%
40%
50%
45%
35%
33%
30%

Performance

Perfect 538 Perfect
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Perfect

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Bright green and fruity notes with a soft almond milk heart make this ideal for spring and summer, though the cashmeran and cedar base gives it enough depth for mild fall days. Lacks the density and warmth for true winter coziness.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Subtle projection and a soft, uplifting profile suit daily wear, casual outings, and office environments. Its clean, modern freshness is less suited for formal black-tie or athletic scenarios.

538 Perfect

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
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean green, fruity, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Perfect EDP
538 Perfect EDP
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