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New Haarlem Eau de Parfum bottle New Haarlem EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2003 Year 2025
£££££ Price Tier ££££
Red Island Eau de Parfum bottle Red Island EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - New Haarlem EDP
Divisive, love-it-or-hate-it. This 'sexy pancakes' scent has a cult following who adore its edible warmth and beast mode performance, but it's not for everyone. Some find the maple syrup note overwhelming and artificial, leaning into cloying territory.
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Our Verdict - Red Island EDP
An instant crush that lingers, Red Island is a unique, alluring blend of warm spice, roasted coffee, and creamy woods perfected by a subtly seductive dry-down. It's a genuine olfactory experience that smells like nothing else out there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
New Haarlem EDP
Red Island EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 28% vs 23%
Only in New Haarlem
Lavender 44% Green 27%
Only in Red Island
Longoza 42% Cinnamon 34%
Shared Notes
Coffee 62% vs 41%
Only in New Haarlem
Cedar 38%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 29% vs 40%
Patchouli 23% vs 35%
Tonka Bean 23% vs 24%
Only in New Haarlem
Amber 23%

Accords

New Haarlem Red Island
100%
Coffee
74%
89%
Warm Spicy
100%
90%
Vanilla
71%
75%
Lavender
51%
Powdery
71%
64%
Woody
70%
64%
Amber
60%
Aromatic
54%
Patchouli
56%
Cinnamon
54%
51%
Sweet
Balsamic
49%
Earthy
46%
Coffee shared
100%
74%
Warm Spicy shared
89%
100%
Vanilla shared
90%
71%
75%
Powdery shared
51%
71%
Woody shared
64%
70%
64%
60%
Patchouli shared
54%
56%
54%
51%
49%
46%

Performance

New Haarlem Red Island
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

New Haarlem

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and syrupy sweetness make it a poor fit for the office, potentially cloying to others. However, the comforting gourmand profile and long-lasting nature are perfect for casual outings or intimate date nights, especially in cooler weather.

Red Island

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its excellent longevity and unique, sensual character make it ideal for evenings out or romantic encounters, but perhaps a bit much for a formal office environment. It can be worn casually, but it feels a bit too special for everyday errands.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
80%
Key Similarities

Both lean coffee, vanilla, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

New Haarlem EDP
Red Island EDP
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