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Which Should You Buy?
Floriental is a surprisingly agreeable, complex plum-and-incense fragrance, if you can forgive the truly baffling performance on some. It's chic and modern, but don't expect a beast mode scent.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Paco Rabanne's Fame (2022) - Dominique Ropion and Anne Flipo's mango-jasmine-sandalwood composition that paired exotic fruit with deep wood and white-floral incense, here translated into a budget reading with the mango-jasmine-sandalwood triangle still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and date wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate projection on average makes it suitable for office wear, not being overly intrusive. The sophisticated blend of plum, incense, and woods, often described as 'sexy' or 'elegant', makes it a strong contender for dates and formal events, particularly in cooler weather. It's too rich and warm for sport.
Seasons
Fruity-white-floral-woody works across three seasons with spring and summer the strongest; the mango opening lifts in warmer weather.
Occasions
Evening-feminine signature - date and casual-evening the natural homes; office acceptable at low dosage, formal evening welcome.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, fruity, sweet
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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