City Of Stars Eau de Parfum bottle City Of Stars
Edp Concentration Extrait
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2022 Year 2026
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - City Of Stars Eau de Parfum
This is a sunny, beachy citrus with a sophisticated, powdery floral backbone. Love or hate the 'sunscreen vibe', it's a divisive but undeniably unique summer scent that captures the essence of a Californian sunset.
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Our Verdict - Houdini Extrait
This one's a battleground. Expect a zesty citrus-floral explosion that's divisive on scent quality but punches above its weight on performance. If you're after a loud, sunny vibe and aren't snobby about clones, Houdini might just be your new summer fling.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 26% 27%
Floral 29% 27%
Fruity 13% 12%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 27% 26%
Warm 2% 1%
Woody 6% 13%
Earthy 0% 0%
Animalic 11% 8%
Fresh 21% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
City Of Stars EdP
Houdini Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Lime 21% vs 20%
Blood Orange 20% vs 19%
Mandarin 19% vs 19%
Bergamot 19% vs 20%
Lemon 19% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Tiare Flower 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Powdery 40% vs 25%
Musk 38% vs 27%
Sandalwood 20% vs 47%

Accords

City Of Stars Eau de Parfum Houdini Extrait
100%
Citrus
Woody
100%
56%
Powdery
57%
45%
Musky
Balsamic
44%
Aromatic
31%
100%
100%
Powdery shared
56%
57%
45%
44%
31%

Performance

City Of Stars Eau de Parfum Houdini Extrait
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

City Of Stars Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its fresh, energetic citrus and floral accords make it perfect for casual wear and dates, offering a relaxed yet appealing aura. While some found it long-lasting and great for work, the prominent 'sunscreen vibe' might be too informal for certain office or formal settings.

Houdini Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport

Its potent projection and longevity, combined with a 'vacation' scent profile of bright citrus and tropical florals, make it less suitable for formal or quiet office settings. It excels in casual, high-heat situations like beach days, or even sporty activities where its energy won't overpower.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
100%
Accord
16%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery accords and Tiare Flower, Blood Orange notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

City Of Stars Eau de Parfum
Houdini Extrait
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