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Tropical Seed Eau de Parfum bottle Tropical Seed EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2018 Year 2020
£ Price Tier ££
Not Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle Not Vanilla EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tropical Seed EDP
A budget version of Memo Paris Tamarindo. Tropical Seed reproduces the candied-pineapple-and-white-floral signature, but the sugary fruit reads louder and more synthetic up top while the smooth vanilla-benzoin drydown loses some of the original's plush depth.
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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
Tropical Seed EDP
Not Vanilla EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 47% vs 55%
Only in Tropical Seed
Benzoin 29% Patchouli 24%
Only in Not Vanilla
Woody 28% Amber 17%

Accords

Tropical Seed Not Vanilla
Gourmand
100%
90%
Fruity
50%
80%
Sweet
70%
60%
Floral
60%
Tropical
Woody
60%
Spicy
50%
45%
Amber
100%
Fruity shared
90%
50%
Sweet shared
80%
70%
60%
60%
60%
50%
45%

Performance

Tropical Seed Not Vanilla
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Tropical Seed

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

The candied tropical fruit and creamy florals are made for warm weather, fading in the cold.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its playful, juicy sweetness suits casual summer days and relaxed date nights more than the office.

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
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tropical Seed EDP
Not Vanilla EDP
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