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Dark Purple Eau de Parfum bottle Dark Purple EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2011 Year 2007
££ Price Tier ££
Happy Spirit Eau de Parfum bottle Happy Spirit EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dark Purple EDP
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing opinions like a marmite sandwich. Those who love it revel in its beast-mode plum and rose, while detractors recoil from its synthetic, metallic edge. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Happy Spirit EDP
Happy Spirit is a divisive one. Some find it a delightful, well-balanced fruity floral that lives up to its name, while others are put off by a perceived artificial sweetness or overly musky dry-down. It definitely isn't for everyone.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dark Purple EDP
Happy Spirit EDP

Notes

Only in Dark Purple
Plum 63% Orange 37%
Shared Notes
Musk 38% vs 28%
Amber 27% vs 28%
Only in Dark Purple
Teak 34%
Only in Happy Spirit
Cashmere Wood 43%

Accords

Dark Purple Happy Spirit
100%
Fruity
100%
99%
Rose
72%
Sweet
58%
64%
Musky
67%
65%
Woody
55%
Amber
64%
Citrus
62%
54%
Patchouli
Floral
52%
49%
Powdery
44%
48%
Aromatic
Fruity shared
100%
100%
99%
Sweet shared
72%
58%
Musky shared
64%
67%
Woody shared
65%
55%
64%
62%
54%
52%
Powdery shared
49%
44%
48%

Performance

Dark Purple Happy Spirit
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Dark Purple

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its beast-mode projection and longevity make it far too potent for the office, risking headaches for colleagues. It truly shines on a date or formal evening occasion, where its sophisticated and sensual character can be appreciated without overwhelming a small space.

Happy Spirit

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Given its strong sillage and noteworthy longevity for many, it might be a bit much for a very formal office, but some find it perfectly acceptable. It shines in casual and romantic settings due to its sweet and feminine character, though it's generally too heavy and sweet for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, sweet, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dark Purple EDP
Happy Spirit EDP
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