Susan
| Other | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2008 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ed Hardy Women's
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A powerhouse floral that's either a budget-friendly delight or an overpowering blast from the past. Widely considered an excellent dupe for Givenchy's Amarige, its impressive longevity and projection come with a caveat: a heavy hand will leave you swimming in a sea of 80s/90s floral intensity.
A divisive Y2K throwback, Ed Hardy Women's is either a nostalgic, vibrant fruit explosion or a cheap, synthetic 'shampoo' scent with dodgy staying power. Love it or hate it, you'll have an opinion.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 8% |
| Floral | 25% | 26% |
| Fruity | 18% | 22% |
| Green | 4% | 7% |
| Sweet | 31% | 32% |
| Warm | 11% | 9% |
| Woody | 3% | 2% |
| Earthy | 4% | 4% |
| Animalic | 14% | 7% |
| Fresh | 13% | 22% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and substantial longevity, Susan is not ideal for the office where it could be overwhelming. It shines on dates and formal occasions due to its elegant floral character, but its intensity means it's best applied lightly for more casual settings. It's much too heavy for sport.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, fruity, and often 'shampoo-like' character, combined with variable performance, makes it best suited for casual wear or sporty activities. It lacks the gravitas for formal events and its often strong, youthful sillage might be too much for an office setting.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Sweet, Floral accords and Musk, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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