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The Beat Eau de Parfum bottle The Beat EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2008 Year 2008
££ Price Tier £
Striking For Women Eau de Parfum bottle Striking For Women EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Beat EDP
This discontinued gem is mourned by many, offering a uniquely fresh yet warm profile that evokes nostalgia and widespread compliments. Its 'masterpiece' status among fans is undeniable, contrasting sharply with those who find it a bit too peppery or simply 'meh'.
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Our Verdict - Striking For Women EDP
Perfume Parlour's budget take on Burberry The Beat - a fresh, spicy opening of pink pepper, cardamom and bergamot over a calming tea-and-iris heart and a soft cedar-musk base. PP captures the spa-like, tea-driven character that set the original apart from typical fruity-florals, though it reads a little flatter and lighter. A versatile, uplifting daytime scent for a fraction of the Burberry price.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Beat EDP
Striking For Women EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 27% vs 25%
Mandarin 26% vs 21%
Bergamot 23% vs 27%
Cardamom 22% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Tea 44% vs 41%
Iris 33% vs 30%
Bellflower 22% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Musk 39% vs 37%
Cedar 30% vs 35%
Vetiver 30% vs 27%

Accords

The Beat Striking For Women
100%
Citrus
77%
Musky
55%
75%
Powdery
75%
Woody
65%
74%
Green
71%
Aromatic
70%
65%
Iris
60%
Warm Spicy
55%
Fresh
60%
Floral
50%
100%
Musky shared
77%
55%
75%
Woody shared
75%
65%
74%
Aromatic shared
71%
70%
65%
Warm Spicy shared
60%
55%
60%
50%

Performance

The Beat Striking For Women
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

The Beat

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile with moderate longevity makes it perfect for office and casual wear. While some find it suitable for dates, its lack of strong sillage might not make it ideal for formal evening events.

Striking For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The fresh, spicy-tea character makes it a natural spring and summer wear, with the woody base extending it into milder autumn; it lacks the warmth for deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its calm, versatile, spa-like profile is highly office- and daytime-appropriate, with enough freshness for casual and date wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean musky, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Beat EDP
Striking For Women EDP
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