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Traversee du Bosphore Eau de Parfum bottle Traversee du Bosphore EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2010 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £££££
Nolita Eau de Parfum bottle Nolita EDP
Our Verdict

Traversee du Bosphore and Nolita both have divisive reputations, but cater to different tastes. Bosphore leans into sweet leather with gourmand touches, while Nolita offers a fresh, clean, shampoo-like experience. The key difference lies in their accord profiles: Bosphore is sweet and leathery, whereas Nolita is a fresh floral musk. Price is a major factor; Nolita is significantly more expensive. If you enjoy gourmand leather and don't mind a discontinued scent, Bosphore is the choice. If you prefer a fresh, clean, inoffensive fragrance and price isn't a concern, Nolita may be better.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Traversee du Bosphore if...
  • You enjoy unique, sweet leather fragrances.
  • You appreciate gourmand touches in your scents.
  • You want a more affordable option.
  • You are seeking something discontinued and rare.
Choose Nolita if...
  • You prefer fresh, clean, shampoo-like scents.
  • You want an inoffensive everyday fragrance.
  • Price is not a major concern for you.
  • You like sweet, juicy, effervescent fragrances.
Our Verdict - Traversee du Bosphore EDP
A truly divisive L'Artisan masterpiece, Traversee du Bosphore is a sweet leather scent that either charms with its unique gourmand embrace or repels with its 'play-doh' or 'synthetic' qualities. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of discontinued gem.
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Our Verdict - Nolita EDP
Nolita is your ultimate fresh, 'clean girl' scent - if you can overlook the contentious price tag and uncanny resemblance to high street body mists. It's divisive, with some critics claiming it's an overpriced 'shampoo-ey' fragrance, whilst fans adore its sweet, juicy, effervescent charm.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Traversee du Bosphore EDP
Nolita EDP

Notes

Accords

Traversee du Bosphore Nolita
100%
Sweet
48%
Floral
87%
Citrus
82%
Musky
68%
Powdery
64%
Amber
62%
61%
Leather
Rose
54%
52%
Fruity
45%
Animalic
52%
48%
Woody
50%
49%
Nutty
47%
Honey
46%
Iris
100%
Floral shared
48%
87%
82%
68%
64%
62%
61%
54%
52%
Animalic shared
45%
52%
Woody shared
48%
50%
49%
47%
46%

Performance

Traversee du Bosphore Nolita
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Traversee du Bosphore

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and intriguing, warm sweetness make it suitable for casual wear and dates, where its unique character can be appreciated without being overwhelming. The gourmand and leather accords lean it away from formal events, and its complexity isn't suited to the active nature of sport.

Nolita

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and airy profile makes it suitable for casual wear or as an uplifting everyday scent. While some find its performance strong enough for a night out, the 'shampoo-ey' vibe can make it less ideal for formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
3%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, floral, animalic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Traversee du Bosphore EDP
Nolita EDP
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