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Dahlia Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Dahlia Noir EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2011 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Gourmand Patchouli Parfum bottle Gourmand Patchouli EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dahlia Noir EDP
This is a love-it-or-hate-it powder bomb that gets its 'noir' from a melancholic retro vibe rather than outright darkness. If you want expensive baby powder with a subtly seductive edge, this is your jam.
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Our Verdict - Gourmand Patchouli EDP
A cozy blend of gourmand and spicy elements makes this scent inviting and versatile.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dahlia Noir EDP
Gourmand Patchouli EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 30% vs 42%
Bergamot 18% vs 57%
Only in Dahlia Noir
Mimosa 27% Mandarin 24%
Shared Notes
Rose 33% vs 40%
Only in Dahlia Noir
Iris 38% Patchouli 29%
Only in Gourmand Patchouli
Orris 60%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 28% vs 14%
Tonka Bean 26% vs 16%
Vanilla 25% vs 23%
Only in Dahlia Noir
Oakmoss 20%
Only in Gourmand Patchouli
Patchouli 25% Cedar 20%

Accords

Dahlia Noir Gourmand Patchouli
100%
Powdery
Gourmand
90%
88%
Woody
70%
87%
Iris
61%
Warm Spicy
80%
77%
Rose
67%
Earthy
64%
Vanilla
62%
Sweet
60%
61%
Patchouli
60%
Floral
Balsamic
50%
100%
90%
Woody shared
88%
70%
87%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
80%
77%
67%
64%
Sweet shared
62%
60%
61%
60%
50%

Performance

Dahlia Noir Gourmand Patchouli
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Dahlia Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and comforting, clean powdery nature make it suitable for office and casual wear, though some find it's too 'sexy' for work. The elegant, warm dry-down makes it a strong contender for date nights, but its lack of overt formality means it's less suited to very formal events.

Gourmand Patchouli

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

With a focus on gourmand and warm spicy accords, Gourmand Patchouli suits cooler autumn and spring days best. The warm and cozy notes complement mild temperatures.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual

The moderate projection and balanced intensity make it suitable for office and date settings, where warm and comforting scents are welcome.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, sweet, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dahlia Noir EDP
Gourmand Patchouli EDP
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