Colette Eau de Parfum vs Gentle Eau de Parfum

Colette

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
-	Year	2022
££	Price Tier	£££££

Gentle

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Colette

A divisive scent for sure: some get ethereal lemon and pine, others get fleeting whispers of 'lemon pound cake' or 'bug spray'. Its main issue is abysmal performance; many find it disappears almost immediately. Love it? Be prepared to bathe in it. Hate it? You're probably just smelling thin air anyway.

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Our Verdict - Gentle

A truly beautiful, powdery floral musk that many find captivating. The only real barrier is the price point, which sadly makes it aspirational for most.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	21%	21%
Floral	23%	25%
Fruity	4%	4%
Green	8%	6%
Sweet	18%	19%
Warm	12%	11%
Woody	17%	13%
Earthy	4%	7%
Animalic	6%	4%
Fresh	23%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Colette EdP

Gentle EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 24% vs 40%

Only in Colette

Lemon 33% Juniper 24% Mandarin 19%

Only in Gentle

Grapefruit 31% Pink Pepper 29%

Shared Notes

Violet 30% vs 22%

Only in Colette

Pink Pepper 25% Jasmine 24% Cyclamen 21%

Only in Gentle

Iris 17% Magnolia 17% Geranium 15% Hedione 15% Heliotrope 15%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 18% vs 13%

Sandalwood 16% vs 13%

Musk 14% vs 16%

Amber 13% vs 13%

Cedar 13% vs 13%

Only in Colette

Incense 13% Pine 12%

Only in Gentle

Vetiver 16% Tonka Bean 12%

Accords

Colette Gentle

100%

Citrus

66%

100%

Woody

82%

84%

Powdery

100%

80%

Aromatic

68%

Floral

77%

50%

Violet Floral

67%

63%

Vanilla

63%

58%

Amber

50%

54%

Fresh Spicy

56%

52%

Musky

51%

50%

Balsamic

Citrus shared

100%

66%

Woody shared

100%

82%

Powdery shared

84%

100%

Aromatic shared

80%

68%

Floral

77%

Violet Floral shared

50%

67%

Vanilla shared

63%

Amber shared

58%

50%

Fresh Spicy shared

54%

56%

Musky shared

52%

51%

Balsamic

50%

Performance

Colette Gentle

Short (2-4h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Light

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Colette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its extremely light projection makes it ideal for office, casual, and even sport where stronger scents are inappropriate. It's also pleasant for dates due to its intimate nature. However, the delicate silage won't stand out in formal settings and it's too cozy for high-energy fitness.

Gentle

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

This powdery floral-woody scent is versatile enough for many settings, leaning slightly more towards formal or date occasions due to its refined elegance. Its gentle sillage makes it appropriate for the office, while its luxurious feel elevates any evening out.