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Candie's Eau de Parfum bottle Candie's EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender F
1999 Year 2008
££ Price Tier £££££
Cinéma Scenario d'Ete Eau de Toilette bottle Cinéma Scenario d'Ete EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Candie's EDP
This 90s throwback is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a punchy citrus floral that some find invigoratingly sharp and others, well, just sharp. It screams Y2K youth, so if you're not into loud fruity florals, best steer clear. Expect a full-throttle nostalgic hit.
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Our Verdict - Cinéma Scenario d'Ete EDT
This YSL flanker is a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a delightful, light summer scent, while others are left disappointed by its fleeting presence and lack of resemblance to the original Cinema. Expect a breezy, citrus-forward experience, but don't count on it sticking around for long.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Candie's EDP
Cinéma Scenario d'Ete EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 50% vs 32%
Only in Candie's
Lemon 50%
Only in Cinéma Scenario d'Ete
Lime 37% Orange 31%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 33% vs 39%
Only in Cinéma Scenario d'Ete
White Amaryllis 31% Ylang-Ylang 29%
Shared Notes
Amber 50% vs 26%
Only in Candie's
Ylang-Ylang 50%
Only in Cinéma Scenario d'Ete
Peach 39% Musk 35%

Accords

Candie's Cinéma Scenario d'Ete
100%
Citrus
100%
83%
White Floral
52%
64%
Amber
63%
Fruity
51%
62%
Yellow Floral
45%
60%
Sweet
58%
48%
Lactonic
Musky
46%
Floral
46%
45%
Animalic
Citrus shared
100%
100%
White Floral shared
83%
52%
64%
Fruity shared
63%
51%
Yellow Floral shared
62%
45%
Sweet shared
60%
58%
48%
46%
46%
45%

Performance

Candie's Cinéma Scenario d'Ete
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Candie's

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its bright, fresh, and sometimes 'loud' nature makes it ideal for casual wear, especially in warm weather, rather than formal or office settings. While some found it long-lasting, its sillage is generally described as soft to moderate, making it versatile for an upbeat daytime outing.

Cinéma Scenario d'Ete

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 light sillage and fresh, clean accords make it perfectly suited for office wear and casual outings, providing a pleasant aura without overwhelming. However, the relatively poor longevity reported by some users means it's less ideal for longer events like formal occasions or dates where a lasting impression is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, white floral, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Candie's EDP
Cinéma Scenario d'Ete EDT
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