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Chinatown Eau de Parfum bottle Chinatown EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender F
2005 Year 2014
££££ Price Tier ££
Ylang Ylang Nosy Be Eau de Parfum bottle Ylang Ylang Nosy Be EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Chinatown EDP
Chinatown is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a polarizing, unique blend of spicy florals and creamy woods that some find enchanting and others, well, say it's more 'old lady' than niche.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Ylang Ylang Nosy Be EDP
A creamy, seductive ylang-ylang that's pure sunshine in a bottle. This tropical queen is a crowd-pleaser, delivering rich, sweet florals with a modern twist, though a few find it a bit too vintage or intense. Definitely a must-try for yellow floral lovers.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Chinatown EDP
Ylang Ylang Nosy Be EDP

Notes

Accords

Chinatown Ylang Ylang Nosy Be
100%
White Floral
65%
92%
Woody
86%
84%
Warm Spicy
52%
Sweet
82%
62%
Vanilla
81%
78%
Floral
68%
Tuberose
Citrus
63%
57%
Powdery
48%
52%
Aromatic
57%
Amber
50%
49%
Animalic
47%
Fresh
White Floral shared
100%
65%
Woody shared
92%
86%
Warm Spicy shared
84%
52%
82%
Vanilla shared
62%
81%
78%
68%
63%
Powdery shared
57%
48%
Aromatic shared
52%
57%
50%
49%
47%

Performance

Chinatown Ylang Ylang Nosy Be
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Chinatown

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and distinctive, strong white floral and oriental accords make it a bit much for the office. However, these same qualities, especially the sensual woody-spicy dry down, lend themselves perfectly to date nights and formal events. It's a bold choice, but some reviewers find it versatile enough for daily wear.

Ylang Ylang Nosy Be

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, creamy floral character and moderate to strong projection make it less suitable for office wear, but excellent for dates and formal events. While suitable for casual evening wear, it leans too elegant for active pursuits. Reviewers often highlight its suitability for 'summer nights' or as a 'man killer' scent.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Chinatown EDP
Ylang Ylang Nosy Be EDP
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