Glossy Eau de Parfum vs Back To Paris Eau de Parfum

Glossy

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2022	Year	-
£	Price Tier	££

Back To Paris

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Glossy

This one's a mixed bag, to put it mildly. Some rave about its juicy, sweet longevity, comparing it to Burberry Her with extra oomph. Others find it jarringly synthetic, a 'strawberry hairspray' nightmare or even 'rubbing alcohol'. Definitely not a safe blind buy, it needs to 'macerate' and align with your skin chemistry.

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Our Verdict - Back To Paris

This one's a divisive drop, splitting opinions between exquisite and utterly awful. Some find it a richly complex, unusual floral woody musk, while others reckon it's a cheap, synthetic mess. Definitely not a blind buy.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	8%	10%
Floral	34%	30%
Fruity	13%	11%
Green	6%	7%
Sweet	25%	25%
Warm	8%	9%
Woody	10%	13%
Earthy	8%	8%
Animalic	10%	5%
Fresh	14%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Glossy EdP

Back To Paris EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 29% vs 32%

Bergamot 26% vs 18%

Only in Glossy

Pear 44%

Only in Back To Paris

Mandarin 17% Blackcurrant 17% Rhubarb 16%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 58% vs 21%

Rose 41% vs 25%

Only in Back To Paris

Violet 30% Iris 23%

Shared Notes

Musk 27% vs 16%

Vanilla 27% vs 18%

Patchouli 23% vs 16%

Cedar 22% vs 12%

Only in Back To Paris

Sandalwood 23% Tonka Bean 14%

Accords

Glossy Back To Paris

100%

Woody

100%

98%

Musky

64%

86%

Powdery

98%

95%

Sweet

57%

87%

Fruity

86%

Vanilla

65%

74%

White Floral

74%

Patchouli

64%

Soft Spicy

64%

Violet Floral

64%

63%

Citrus

57%

Warm Spicy

57%

Rose

54%

Woody shared

100%

Musky shared

98%

64%

Powdery shared

86%

98%

Sweet shared

95%

57%

Fruity

87%

Vanilla shared

86%

65%

White Floral

74%

Patchouli

74%

Soft Spicy shared

64%

Violet Floral

64%

Citrus shared

63%

57%

Warm Spicy

57%

Rose

54%

Performance

Glossy Back To Paris

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Glossy

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

With strong projection and impressive longevity, Glossy is well-suited for casual outings and dates where its sweet, bold character can shine without being overbearing. It's less ideal for formal events or the office due to its potent sillage, and its fruity-sweet profile isn't right for sport.

Back To Paris

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and summer pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its powdery, woody, and floral accords suggest a more refined scent, better suited for dates or formal events rather than casual wear or sport. While some reviews mention it stays close to the skin, others describe it as 'too loud' and 'in your face', making it a risky choice for a confined office environment.