Water Paris Eau de Parfum vs Eau de Cartier Eau de Parfum

Water Paris

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2001	Year	2016
£	Price Tier	££

Eau de Cartier

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Water Paris

Water Paris copies Cartier's Eau de Cartier - that sparkling yuzu-citrus over a green violet-leaf-and-lavender heart and soft woody-musk drydown. The dupe captures the crisp, airy unisex character but reads flatter and even lighter than the already-subtle original.

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Our Verdict - Eau de Cartier

This one's a divisive bugger, isn't it? For some, it's a 'simple, gorgeous' office-friendly vanilla and violet leaf dream; for others, it's a barely-there skin scent that leaves them feeling ripped off. You'll either love its elegant subtlety or wonder if you've gone nose-blind.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	21%	31%
Floral	15%	14%
Fruity	2%	3%
Green	16%	15%
Sweet	9%	17%
Warm	9%	8%
Woody	12%	4%
Earthy	11%	8%
Animalic	8%	7%
Fresh	28%	29%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Water Paris EdP

Eau de Cartier EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 38% vs 31%

Only in Water Paris

Yuzu 36% Coriander 26%

Only in Eau de Cartier

Lemon 36% Grapefruit 32%

Shared Notes

Violet Leaf 36% vs 27%

Only in Water Paris

Violet 34% Lavender 29%

Only in Eau de Cartier

Jasmine 18% Neroli 18% Galbanum 18% Hedione 17%

Shared Notes

Musk 27% vs 20%

Amber 25% vs 20%

Patchouli 22% vs 14%

Only in Water Paris

Cedar 25%

Only in Eau de Cartier

Vanilla 28% Peru Balsam 17%

Accords

Water Paris Eau de Cartier

80%

Citrus

100%

Vanilla

78%

70%

Green

63%

Amber

66%

Ozonic

65%

Powdery

62%

60%

Aromatic

54%

60%

Fresh

Balsamic

57%

Aquatic

57%

Musky

56%

55%

Woody

Citrus shared

80%

100%

Vanilla

78%

Green shared

70%

63%

Amber

66%

Ozonic

65%

Powdery

62%

Aromatic shared

60%

54%

Fresh

60%

Balsamic

57%

Aquatic

57%

Musky

56%

Woody

55%

Performance

Water Paris Eau de Cartier

Short (2-4h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Light

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Water Paris

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

The sparkling citrus and green violet leaf are made for spring and summer wear.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal Sport

Clean and crisp, it suits the office, casual daytime and active warm-weather wear.

Eau de Cartier

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office

Also Works:

Date Casual

Its moderate projection and understated elegance make it a solid choice for the office, often cited as an 'excellent scent for the office'. The vanilla and amber add warmth suitable for dates and cooler casual outings, but its lack of strong sillage makes it less ideal for formal events where more presence might be desired.