Soir de Paris Eau de Parfum vs Flowing Eau de Parfum

Soir de Paris

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1928	Year	2003
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Soir de Paris

This legendary classic, with its deep violet and powdery embrace, brings forth nostalgic memories for many. It's a polarizing scent; some find it a delightful vintage dream, while others are put off by its 'old-fashioned' character and sharp edges.

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Our Verdict - Flowing

A bittersweet wave of nostalgia for many, Puma Flowing is a light, youthful scent that defined teenage years. Some find it a charming, fresh powder puff, others dismiss it as a cheap one-note wonder with a questionable freesia note.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	5%
Floral	36%	33%
Fruity	13%	13%
Green	4%	7%
Sweet	34%	32%
Warm	6%	6%
Woody	9%	10%
Earthy	5%	5%
Animalic	9%	8%
Fresh	10%	11%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Soir de Paris EdP

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Notes

Only in Soir de Paris

Violet 36% Peach 25% Apricot 21% Bergamot 18%

Only in Flowing

Raspberry 33% Freesia 26% Mandarin 22% Redcurrant Leaf 19%

Shared Notes

Iris 20% vs 27%

Ylang-Ylang 15% vs 18%

Only in Soir de Paris

Heliotrope 20% Rose 17% Lily Of The Valley 14% Jasmine 14%

Only in Flowing

Violet 34% Mimosa 19%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 25% vs 25%

Amber 25% vs 21%

Musk 24% vs 24%

Vanilla 24% vs 28%

Accords

Soir de Paris Flowing

100%

Powdery

100%

67%

Violet Floral

83%

45%

Fruity

76%

56%

Floral

74%

46%

Sweet

70%

56%

Woody

63%

51%

Iris

56%

55%

Vanilla

48%

Yellow Floral

51%

49%

White Floral

Citrus

47%

46%

Rose

Powdery shared

100%

Violet Floral shared

67%

83%

Fruity shared

45%

76%

Floral shared

56%

74%

Sweet shared

46%

70%

Woody shared

56%

63%

Iris shared

51%

56%

Vanilla shared

55%

48%

Yellow Floral

51%

White Floral

49%

Citrus

47%

Rose

46%

Performance

Soir de Paris Flowing

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Soir de Paris

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its vintage character and strong powdery florals make it less suitable for a modern office environment. However, its romantic and elegant aura elevates it for formal occasions and dates. While some find it 'cozy' or suitable for casual wear, its intensity might be too much for everyday casual situations.

Flowing

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office

Its light, fresh, and non-offensive nature makes it great for casual wear and the gym, with several reviewers explicitly mentioning it for sport. It's too youthful and understated for formal events and might not captivate enough for a date.