So Pretty Eau de Parfum vs Essence Rare Eau de Parfum

So Pretty

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U	Gender	U
1995	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	££££

Essence Rare

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So Pretty

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Essence Rare

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - So Pretty

This one's a proper debate-starter. Some reckon it's a timeless, aristocratic chypre with a modern twist, while others get a whiff of cat pee or burnt chilis. If you can get your hands on a well-preserved bottle, you might just find your new signature. Just be warned, it's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.

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Our Verdict - Essence Rare

A modern chypre that's unexpectedly playful yet refined. It's a fruity-woody marvel that many find truly beautiful, though some perceive it as a touch youthful at first.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	13%
Floral	31%	30%
Fruity	15%	18%
Green	6%	8%
Sweet	21%	22%
Warm	2%	4%
Woody	16%	11%
Earthy	13%	11%
Animalic	5%	5%
Fresh	12%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

So Pretty EdP

Essence Rare EdP

Notes

Only in So Pretty

Blackberry 24% Neroli 21% Peach 21% Bergamot 17% Mandarin 16%

Only in Essence Rare

Raspberry 30% Blood Orange 26% Orange 22% Blackcurrant 22%

Shared Notes

Rose 24% vs 39%

Jasmine 13% vs 25%

Only in So Pretty

Iris 17% Orris 17% Orchid 14% Lily Of The Valley 14%

Only in Essence Rare

Violet 35%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 21% vs 14%

Sandalwood 17% vs 10%

Vetiver 16% vs 11%

Musk 16% vs 9%

Cedar 13% vs 8%

Only in So Pretty

Benzoin 15%

Only in Essence Rare

Palmarosa 11% Patchouli 10% Saffron 8% Coriander 8% Labdanum 8%

Accords

So Pretty Essence Rare

100%

Woody

100%

96%

Powdery

65%

80%

Fruity

91%

85%

Earthy

70%

83%

Rose

69%

81%

Iris

74%

Citrus

80%

75%

Floral

75%

White Floral

Sweet

66%

62%

Mossy

61%

Violet Floral

56%

Aromatic

56%

Woody shared

100%

Powdery shared

96%

65%

Fruity shared

80%

91%

Earthy shared

85%

70%

Rose shared

83%

69%

Iris

81%

Citrus shared

74%

80%

Floral

75%

White Floral

75%

Sweet

66%

Mossy shared

62%

61%

Violet Floral

56%

Aromatic

56%

Performance

So Pretty Essence Rare

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

So Pretty

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

While some find it office-safe due to its refined nature, its potential for strong sillage might be too much for close quarters. It leans towards formal and date settings, with many reviewers describing it as glamorous and special occasion appropriate. Its complexity and richness make it ill-suited for casual or sport wear.

Essence Rare

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

While quite versatile, Essence Rare's vibrant fruitiness makes it a good fit for casual and date settings. Its underlying woody chypre structure ensures it's equally elegant for more formal affairs, although some note performance issues that may require reapplication for extended wear.