Must de Cartier Eau de Parfum vs No.021 City Women Eau de Parfum
Must de Cartier EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 1981 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No.021 City Women EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This is an absolute classic. Forget the modern reformulations - hunt down an original vintage bottle for that true, opulent 80s glamour. It's a statement piece, not a wallflower, and utterly unforgettable.
DKNY Women is Donna Karan's original 1999 signature - a bright orange-tomato-leaf opening over a dense white-floral heart. Eden's No.021 tracks the same note set closely, though it comes across a touch flatter and less green than the original's distinctive tomato-leaf sharpness, landing as a solid, wearable floral-fruity everyday scent.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Must de Cartier is a powerhouse with significant projection and longevity, making it less suitable for office wear where subtlety is key. Its rich, sensual nature aligns perfectly with date nights and formal events, commanding attention without being overtly loud. While some find it versatile, its dramatic presence means it's generally too much for casual or sporty settings.
Seasons
A bright, green-fruity floral is best suited to warm-weather wear.
Occasions
A confident floral-fruity scent works well for daytime, casual and office wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, green
Adds apricot and birch, drops aldehydes and bergamot
Where to buy
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