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Simply Clinique Eau de Parfum bottle Simply Clinique EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2004 Year 2025
££ Price Tier £
Queen Eau de Parfum bottle Queen EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Simply Clinique EDP
This discontinued gem is proper divisive; a love-it-or-hate-it affair, yet those who love it are practically begging Clinique to bring it back. It's truly unique, playing with creamy, watery, and subtly spicy notes that some find comforting and others just plain weird.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Queen EDP
Louis Cardin's Queen is a calorie-free gourmand treat. It's a sweet, playful scent that delivers exactly what it promises - an indulgent blend of creamy apple and caramel, destined to please anyone with a sweet tooth.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Simply Clinique EDP
Queen EDP

Notes

Only in Simply Clinique
Melon 56% Jasmine 44%
Only in Simply Clinique
Gourmand 100%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 37% vs 66%
Musk 32% vs 33%
Only in Simply Clinique
Woody 30%

Accords

Simply Clinique Queen
100%
Vanilla
100%
65%
Sweet
91%
86%
Ozonic
79%
Musky
66%
78%
Aquatic
75%
Powdery
61%
75%
White Floral
66%
Caramel
74%
67%
Woody
54%
Fruity
65%
62%
Fresh
56%
Green
48%
Lactonic
48%
Vanilla shared
100%
100%
Sweet shared
65%
91%
86%
Musky shared
79%
66%
78%
Powdery shared
75%
61%
White Floral shared
75%
66%
74%
67%
Fruity shared
54%
65%
Fresh shared
62%
56%
48%
48%

Performance

Simply Clinique Queen
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Simply Clinique

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its soft, comforting profile and moderate sillage make it suitable for casual wear or the office, where it won't overwhelm. While unique, it's not overtly 'sexy' for all date scenarios, and the creamy sweetness might be out of place in very formal settings.

Queen

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its prominent sweet and gourmand profile makes it fantastic for casual and date settings, offering a playful and inviting aura. However, the strong sweetness might be a bit much for professional office environments or very formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean vanilla, musky, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Simply Clinique EDP
Queen EDP
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