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Which Should You Buy?
A deeper, sexier twist on the original Signature, this Elixir is a vanilla-heavy crowd-pleaser for those who love a sweet, sophisticated scent. Some find it a bit too much, but for many, it's a confident, elegant evening choice.
Dupe Lympic keeps Rabanne Olympéa's core idea - green mandarin and jasmine over a salted-vanilla heart on a sandalwood-cashmeran-ambergris base - largely intact, but the dupe's vanilla reads sweeter and flatter without the original's distinctive salty tang, and the woody base fades to little more than a whisper by the afternoon.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.
Occasions
Its potent projection and sweet, deep character make it less suitable for an office setting but perfect for dates and evening events. The warm, cosy vibe also lends itself well to formal occasions and general casual autumn/winter wear.
Seasons
The green, salty-floral opening and light vanilla heart are built for warm weather - spring and summer let it feel fresh rather than cloying, while the thin base leaves little to carry it through winter cold.
Occasions
Bright and a little sweet, it suits a casual day or a date more than the office, and it lacks the weight for formal wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean vanilla, woody, floral
Subtle differences in overall composition
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