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Sedley Eau de Parfum bottle Sedley EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Sed & the City Eau de Parfum bottle Sed & the City EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sedley EDP
A sparkling, hyper-modern citrus-mint blend with a breezy aquatic twist and soft woods underneath. Sedley is the definition of crowd-pleasing versatility for anyone seeking a signature fresh scent with niche polish.
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Our Verdict - Sed & the City EDP
This tracks Parfums de Marly Sedley's bright bergamot-mint-lavender formula closely, giving up some of the original's clean, sun-lit sillage for a version that sits closer to the skin sooner.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sedley EDP
Sed & the City EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 20% vs 42%
Lemon 20% vs 21%
Mint 20% vs 35%
Shared Notes
Lavender 29% vs 55%
Geranium 23% vs 44%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 19% vs 27%
Sandalwood 17% vs 36%

Accords

Sedley Sed & the City
94%
Citrus
55%
92%
Fresh
78%
Aromatic
75%
73%
Fresh Spicy
40%
62%
Aquatic
50%
Woody
35%
35%
Amber
Citrus shared
94%
55%
92%
Aromatic shared
78%
75%
Fresh Spicy shared
73%
40%
62%
Woody shared
50%
35%
35%

Performance

Sedley Sed & the City
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Sedley

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The citrus, mint, and aquatic notes make Sedley exceptionally suited to spring and summer, offering cooling freshness and lightness. Its aromatic-woody undertone lends some versatility for mild autumn days, but it lacks the warmth or heft for cold winter wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Sedley's clean, sparkling freshness makes it perfect for casual and office settings where a bright, non-intrusive scent is preferred. Its moderate projection is safe for professional and day-to-day wear, but it may lack the gravitas for formal occasions.

Sed & the City

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A bright citrus-aromatic profile suits spring and summer best, when fresh, clean fragrances read most appropriate.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office

Clean and easy to wear without being sweet or heavy, it works well for both office and casual daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
78%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, citrus, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sedley EDP
Sed & the City EDP
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