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Which Should You Buy?
This early 2000s fruity-spicy gourmand is a divisive beast. Some adore its creamy, coconuty warmth, while others find it sickly and synthetic. It's an acquired taste, but those who love it, really love it.
A divisive one, this. Police's 'To Be Born To Shine Woman' is an affordable Black Opium-esque scent that some rave about for its warm, sweet coffee goodness, while others dismiss as a synthetic, short-lived dupe. Best for those who enjoy gourmand profiles and don't mind a touch of artificiality in their budget-friendly buys.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sweet and distinct profile makes it a bit much for professional settings but an excellent choice for casual outings or dates where you want to stand out. The strong gourmand and fruity accords lean away from formal wear, making it more suitable for relaxed, personal encounters.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its sweet and warm nature makes it suitable for casual wear or dates, though its moderate projection keeps it from being too overwhelming. The gourmand aspects and sometimes synthetic feel reduce its appropriateness for formal settings or professional office environments, but it can work if applied lightly.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean warm spicy, powdery, vanilla
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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