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Divisive, unique, and powerful, Eden is a legendary scent that polarises opinions like few others. It's either an otherworldly masterpiece or a migraine in a bottle; there's no middle ground here.
A budget take on Cacharel Eden, the polarising 90s green-fruity floral. The ripe melon-pineapple and watery tuberose are recognisable, but the dupe smooths out the original's challenging, almost-overripe complexity into something flatter and softer, and trades Eden's famously strong sillage for shorter, closer wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 20% | 20% |
| Floral | 27% | 26% |
| Fruity | 16% | 16% |
| Green | 5% | 5% |
| Sweet | 24% | 24% |
| Warm | 1% | 1% |
| Woody | 14% | 15% |
| Earthy | 9% | 8% |
| Animalic | 1% | 1% |
| Fresh | 20% | 20% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its exceptional strength and unique, often challenging, profile makes it unsuitable for the office. Best reserved for dates or evenings when you want to make a bold statement, as it projects widely and lasts indefinitely.
Seasons
The watery fruit and dewy florals feel freshest in spring and summer; the patchouli base adds some autumn wearability but it lacks deep-winter warmth.
Occasions
A distinctive, romantic floral better suited to evenings, dates and casual wear than the office, given its heady, characterful nature.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Fruity, Aquatic accords and Cedar, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
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