Believe

Britney Spears   Original
Dupe Pair
92%
Very Similar
Believe Eau de Parfum bottle Believe
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2007 Year 2007
£ Price Tier £
Manner Eau de Parfum bottle Manner

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Believe
Believe is a divisive yet unique gem in Britney's lineup. This isn't your typical celeb gourmand; it's a potent fruitchouli, loved by many for its earthy freshness, but be warned - the patchouli is a major player and not for everyone.
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Our Verdict - Manner
A budget twin of Britney Spears Believe's fruity-floral. Manner keeps the tropical guava-and-tangerine punch and the surprising patchouli-praline warmth that gave the original a more grown-up edge, though it renders the whole thing flatter and shorter-lived.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 16%
Floral 25% 17%
Fruity 16% 17%
Green 9% 5%
Sweet 35% 38%
Warm 5% 9%
Woody 8% 8%
Earthy 16% 16%
Animalic 2% 3%
Fresh 11% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Believe EdP
Manner EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Guava 59% vs 48%
Tangerine 40% vs 51%
Shared Notes
Honeysuckle 46% vs 50%
Only in Believe
Linden Tree 53%
Only in Manner
L lime blossom 50%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 47% vs 35%
Praline 28% vs 32%
Amber 23% vs 32%

Accords

Believe Manner
100%
Fruity
85%
99%
Patchouli
93%
Sweet
65%
71%
Woody
69%
Tropical
65%
Citrus
64%
Warm Spicy
40%
Floral
60%
58%
Earthy
Amber
50%
Gourmand
40%
Fruity shared
100%
85%
99%
Sweet shared
93%
65%
71%
69%
65%
Warm Spicy shared
64%
40%
60%
58%
50%
40%

Performance

Believe Manner
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Believe

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its potent patchouli and fruity sweetness make it a bit much for formal or very conservative office settings, but the refreshing, clean aspects lend themselves well to casual and even sporty wear. Many reviewers enjoy it as an everyday fragrance, particularly in warmer weather.

Manner

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The juicy tropical-fruit opening and bright florals suit warm spring and summer days more than cold weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its playful, fun-loving fruity character fits casual daytime, daily wear and easy dates over formal or sporty use.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
99%
Accord
49%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Sweet, Warm Spicy accords and Tangerine, Guava notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Believe
Manner
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