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Fire Island Eau de Parfum bottle Fire Island EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2006 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
No. 3 Eau de Parfum bottle No. 3 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fire Island EDP
This one's proper divisive: a love-it-or-hate-it scent. For some, it's the ultimate beach-holiday in a bottle, perfectly capturing sun-warmed skin and expensive lotion. Others just get a synthetic, harsh whiff of hairspray or even cleaning products.
Acquired
Our Verdict - No. 3 EDP
No. 3 is a solid scent journey. Starts fresh and uplifting, then settles into a clean, musky aura. It's a modern floral-citrus that aims to please with its nuanced approach.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fire Island EDP
No. 3 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 100% vs 32%
Only in Fire Island
Musk 50% Neroli 50%
Only in No. 3
Jasmine 100%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 50% vs 23%

Accords

Fire Island No. 3
100%
White Floral
100%
87%
Tuberose
54%
Citrus
80%
74%
Musky
62%
Warm Spicy
50%
48%
Aromatic
55%
54%
Animalic
52%
Powdery
52%
Patchouli
51%
Green
Floral
51%
White Floral shared
100%
100%
87%
Citrus shared
54%
80%
74%
Warm Spicy shared
62%
50%
Aromatic shared
48%
55%
54%
52%
52%
51%
51%

Performance

Fire Island No. 3
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Fire Island

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its strong projection and summery beach vibe make it perfect for casual settings and dates, but potentially too distracting for the office. The clear 'sunscreen' association means it's not a go-to for formal events.

No. 3

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and the office, offering a pleasant but unobtrusive presence. The underlying warmth and sensuality also make it a good, intimate choice for dates, though it might be too subtle for very formal events or energetic for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
80%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, warm spicy, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fire Island EDP
No. 3 EDP
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