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Simone Eau de Parfum bottle Simone EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2014 Year 2018
££ Price Tier £££££
Violet Sapphire Eau de Parfum bottle Violet Sapphire EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Simone EDP
This is a lovely, fresh watermelon and floral scent with a light, feminine charm. Most people find it delightful, though its fleeting presence is a common lament. Perfect for those who want to smell 'nice' without overwhelming anyone.
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Our Verdict - Violet Sapphire EDP
Violet Sapphire is a divisive one. Fans call it a 'beast mode' fruity-oud, a step up from the Erba Pura style with a smoother, more natural feel. Critics, though, find it overpriced and surprisingly similar to mass-market fruity fragrances, with some detecting an unpleasant 'dirty musk' or 'barnyard' oud.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Simone EDP
Violet Sapphire EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 23% vs 35%
Shared Notes
Musk 39% vs 22%
Amber 30% vs 22%
Only in Simone
Woody 30%
Only in Violet Sapphire
Oud 34% Cashmere Wood 21%

Accords

Simone Violet Sapphire
100%
Floral
54%
92%
Fruity
100%
97%
Ozonic
96%
Aquatic
Woody
80%
78%
Citrus
Sweet
78%
66%
Fresh
Animalic
63%
60%
Musky
60%
Amber
58%
55%
Green
52%
Rose
54%
51%
Tropical
50%
Powdery
48%
Floral shared
100%
54%
Fruity shared
92%
100%
97%
96%
80%
78%
78%
66%
63%
Musky shared
60%
60%
58%
55%
Rose shared
52%
54%
Tropical shared
51%
50%
48%

Performance

Simone Violet Sapphire
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Simone

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Given its light, fresh, and often subtle sillage, Simone is ideal for office wear and casual outings. Its refreshing aquatic and fruity notes also make it a good fit for sport, though its weak longevity impacts its overall score for any extended activity. While pretty, its youthful and light character isn't usually preferred for formal events.

Violet Sapphire

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This perfume is a 'beast mode' performer with strong projection and longevity, making it too overwhelming for close-quarter office environments. Its opulent blend of fruits, florals, and oud is perfect for evening dates and formal events where you want to make a statement, but some find it versatile enough for more casual, daring wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, fruity, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Simone EDP
Violet Sapphire EDP
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