ella Eau de Toilette vs Falling Drops Eau de Parfum

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ella Eau de Toilette bottle ella EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender M
1972 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Falling Drops Eau de Parfum bottle Falling Drops EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - ella EDT
This Roudnitska classic is divisive, with true vintage formulations hitting entirely different than modern ones. Expect a rollercoaster of fresh citrus and green notes, underpinned by surprisingly animalic musk and oakmoss - a true love-it-or-hate-it gem.
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Our Verdict - Falling Drops EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of When The Rain Stops - a floral fragrance led by Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Green Notes, with citrus depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
ella EDT
Falling Drops EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Green 23% vs 28%
Bergamot 19% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 20% vs 53%
Only in Falling Drops
Moss 47%

Accords

ella Falling Drops
100%
Citrus
78%
93%
Green
54%
64%
Floral
90%
88%
Aromatic
77%
Earthy
71%
Mossy
70%
Fruity
69%
Woody
42%
Citrus shared
100%
78%
Green shared
93%
54%
Floral shared
64%
90%
88%
77%
71%
70%
Woody shared
69%
42%

Performance

ella Falling Drops
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

ella

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its potent 'old-school' character and strong sillage in its vintage forms mean it's perhaps too commanding for a modern office, better suited for casual wear or as a statement piece in a formal setting. While some find it refreshing, others perceive a 'dirty' note that might not suit all date situations. The fresh, green, and citrus elements make it a good call for warmer, casual days.

Falling Drops

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, green, woody

Key Differences

Adds moss and pink pepper, drops basil and carnation

Where to buy

ella EDT
Falling Drops EDP
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