Floriental Eau de Parfum vs 401 cedar, candied plum, vanilla Eau de Parfum

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Floriental Eau de Parfum bottle Floriental EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2015 Year 2017
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401 cedar, candied plum, vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle 401 cedar, candied plum, vanilla EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Floriental EDP
Floriental is a surprisingly agreeable, complex plum-and-incense fragrance, if you can forgive the truly baffling performance on some. It's chic and modern, but don't expect a beast mode scent.
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Our Verdict - 401 cedar, candied plum, vanilla EDP
This one's a Marmite scent - you'll either adore its sticky plum and smoky incense glory, or recoil from its perceived 'old lady' or 'potpourri' vibes. Those who get it, REALLY get it, swearing it's a stellar dupe for TF's Plum Japonais. Sample first, but if it clicks, prepare for a captivating ride.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Floriental EDP
401 cedar, candied plum, vanilla EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Incense 33% vs 31%
Only in Floriental
Pink Pepper 33% Plum 33%
Only in 401 cedar, candied plum, vanilla
Elemi 26% Cypress 24% Bergamot 19%
Only in 401 cedar, candied plum, vanilla
Plum 33% Cedar 27% Cinnamon 21% Patchouli 19%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 33% vs 25%
Labdanum 33% vs 27%
Only in Floriental
Vetiver 33%
Only in 401 cedar, candied plum, vanilla
Vanilla 28% Musk 20%

Accords

Floriental 401 cedar, candied plum, vanilla
100%
Amber
76%
93%
Woody
100%
75%
Fruity
72%
68%
Smoky
55%
66%
Balsamic
67%
64%
Sweet
57%
63%
Warm Spicy
64%
48%
Aromatic
61%
51%
Musky
Powdery
50%
Vanilla
50%
Amber shared
100%
76%
Woody shared
93%
100%
Fruity shared
75%
72%
Smoky shared
68%
55%
Balsamic shared
66%
67%
Sweet shared
64%
57%
Warm Spicy shared
63%
64%
Aromatic shared
48%
61%
51%
50%
50%

Performance

Floriental 401 cedar, candied plum, vanilla
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Floriental

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection on average makes it suitable for office wear, not being overly intrusive. The sophisticated blend of plum, incense, and woods, often described as 'sexy' or 'elegant', makes it a strong contender for dates and formal events, particularly in cooler weather. It's too rich and warm for sport.

401 cedar, candied plum, vanilla

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and good longevity make it suitable for evenings out and formal events, where its complex character can shine without overwhelming. The warm, dark fruit and woody accords lend themselves well to cooler weather, making it less ideal for casual daytime or energetic sport settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, fruity

Key Differences

Adds bergamot and cedar, drops pink pepper and vetiver

Where to buy

Floriental EDP
401 cedar, candied plum, vanilla EDP
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