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Only Lady Eau de Parfum bottle Only Lady EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender F
- Year 2015
£ Price Tier ££
The One Essence Eau de Parfum bottle The One Essence EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Only Lady EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of The One - a citrus fragrance led by Mandarin, Peach, Bergamot, with fruity depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Our Verdict - The One Essence EDP
This flanker to The One is a love-it-or-loathe-it affair, with fans calling it a richer, more sensual upgrade, while detractors bemoan its sometimes poor performance and overwhelming sweetness. A glamorous, cosy scent ideal for colder months, but don't expect it to project like a beast for everyone.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Only Lady EDP
The One Essence EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 30% vs 22%
Peach 26% vs 35%
Bergamot 23% vs 17%
Litchi 19% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 53% vs 33%
Lily 46% vs 40%
Only in The One Essence
Lily Of The Valley 26%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 30% vs 40%
Amber 26% vs 37%
Vetiver 19% vs 21%
Only in Only Lady
Musk 23%

Accords

Only Lady The One Essence
78%
Fruity
95%
90%
Citrus
64%
54%
Vanilla
85%
42%
Amber
80%
Powdery
67%
66%
Floral
Sweet
61%
Fresh
50%
Animalic
48%
Fruity shared
78%
95%
Citrus shared
90%
64%
Vanilla shared
54%
85%
Amber shared
42%
80%
67%
66%
61%
50%
48%

Performance

Only Lady The One Essence
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Only Lady

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, fruity profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

The One Essence

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, warm, and somewhat heavy profile, alongside inconsistent longevity and sillage reports, makes it less suited for office or sport. It's a strong contender for date nights and formal events, especially in cooler weather, though some find it versatile enough for daily casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fruity, vanilla

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Only Lady EDP
The One Essence EDP
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