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Summer Sun Eau de Parfum bottle Summer Sun EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2020 Year 2020
£ Price Tier ££
Not Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle Not Vanilla EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Summer Sun EDP
A blast of creamy coconut and caramelized amber over zesty citrus, Summer Sun is vacation-in-a-bottle-cheerful, sweet, and playful. If you crave endless summer, this delivers big sunny energy at a bargain price.
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Our Verdict - Not Vanilla EDP
Challenging the classic vanilla scent, 'Not Vanilla' offers a modern, spicy twist that's perfectly balanced for both casual and intimate moments.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Summer Sun EDP
Not Vanilla EDP

Notes

Only in Not Vanilla
Citrus 100%
Shared Notes
Coconut 57% vs 63%
Floral 42% vs 36%
Shared Notes
Amber 50% vs 16%
Only in Summer Sun
Caramel 50%
Only in Not Vanilla
Vanilla 56% Woody 28%

Accords

Summer Sun Not Vanilla
Gourmand
100%
90%
Tropical
80%
Sweet
70%
75%
Citrus
70%
Amber
Woody
60%
50%
Lactonic
Spicy
50%
Fruity
50%
40%
Floral
40%
Caramel
100%
90%
Sweet shared
80%
70%
75%
70%
60%
50%
50%
50%
40%
40%

Performance

Summer Sun Not Vanilla
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Summer Sun

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Summer Sun is built for summer with its coconut, citrus, and creamy tropical notes, evoking suntan lotion and poolside warmth. It remains wearable in late spring and early fall, but may feel too sweet and out of place in winter's cold.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

The moderate projection and cheerful, tropical character make it ideal for casual outings, dates, and everyday wear. Its playful sweetness can be suitable for the office if not oversprayed, but it is too informal and overtly summery for formal or sporty settings.

Not Vanilla

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

With warm and spicy accords complemented by sweet and fruity aspects, it suits cooler seasons like fall while still being versatile enough for spring's mild weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and versatile accords make it ideal for intimate settings like dates, while being unique enough for casual and office environments.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Amber, Coconut notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Summer Sun EDP
Not Vanilla EDP
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