Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum vs Aromatics in White Eau de Parfum

Purple Flowers

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2017	Year	2014
££	Price Tier	££

Aromatics in White

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum

This polarizing Mancera scent is a bold, long-lasting declaration. Some find it a 'rose-patchouli atomic bomb' or a 'thick and awful' granny smell, while others adore its 'slinky, secretive' charm and 'fabulous' performance. Definitely not one for a blind buy.

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Our Verdict - Aromatics in White Eau de Parfum

This isn't your mum's Aromatics Elixir, so don't expect it. It's a clean, musky rose-patchouli with a gentle powderiness that's divisive: some adore its subtle charm and creamy warmth, while others find it too mild or dated, wishing for more projection and longevity.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	6%	4%
Floral	13%	20%
Fruity	1%	0%
Green	5%	8%
Sweet	21%	25%
Warm	18%	20%
Woody	16%	10%
Earthy	14%	17%
Animalic	17%	13%
Fresh	11%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Purple Flowers EdP

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Notes

Only in Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum

Fig Tree 25% Pepper 21% Ginger 20% Nutmeg 18% Mandarin 17%

Only in Aromatics in White Eau de Parfum

Labdanum 37% Sichuan Pepper 33% Violet Leaf 30%

Shared Notes

Rose 39% vs 39%

Patchouli 33% vs 37%

Only in Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum

Cedar 27%

Only in Aromatics in White Eau de Parfum

Orange Blossom 23%

Shared Notes

Musk 35% vs 31%

Vanilla 33% vs 17%

Only in Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum

Ambergris 31%

Only in Aromatics in White Eau de Parfum

Amber 26% Benzoin 24%

Accords

Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum Aromatics in White Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

58%

Amber

100%

82%

Fresh Spicy

50%

77%

Rose

67%

48%

Musky

72%

67%

Patchouli

64%

57%

Warm Spicy

57%

52%

Powdery

52%

47%

Balsamic

51%

49%

Citrus

50%

47%

Floral

Woody shared

100%

58%

Amber

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

82%

50%

Rose shared

77%

67%

Musky shared

48%

72%

Patchouli shared

67%

64%

Warm Spicy shared

57%

Powdery shared

52%

Balsamic shared

47%

51%

Citrus shared

49%

50%

Floral

47%

Performance

Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum Aromatics in White Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection, often described as a 'nuclear beast', make it less suitable for office wear where discretion is key. The intense rose and woody-spicy accords lend themselves well to evening dates and formal events, though it's still wearable casually by those who prefer a statement scent.

Aromatics in White Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its soft projection and clean, musky accords make it perfect for office and casual wear without overwhelming. While elegant enough for formal settings, its intimate sillage might be lost in larger events. The musky-powdery nature isn't suited for active sport.