Sunflowers Eau de Parfum bottle Sunflowers
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1993 Year 2005
£ Price Tier ££
Promesse Eau de Parfum bottle Promesse

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sunflowers Eau de Parfum
This 90s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it scent. For some, it's bottled sunshine and pure nostalgia; for others, it's a screechy, headache-inducing relic. Definitely try it before you buy it.
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Our Verdict - Promesse Eau de Parfum
A bittersweet symphony for many, Promesse is a much-missed fruity floral that perfectly captured its era. Once a youthful crowd-pleaser, its current inflated price and propensity to turn are a sad reality for those nostalgic for its charm.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 16%
Floral 30% 29%
Fruity 11% 15%
Green 5% 3%
Sweet 20% 25%
Warm 4% 4%
Woody 18% 16%
Earthy 9% 4%
Animalic 8% 11%
Fresh 16% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sunflowers EdP
Promesse EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 12% vs 31%
Bergamot 11% vs 29%
Only in Promesse Eau de Parfum
Blackberry 39%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 18% vs 30%
Only in Promesse Eau de Parfum
Orchid 42% Violet 27%
Shared Notes
Amber 21% vs 21%
Sandalwood 20% vs 25%
Musk 20% vs 27%
Cedar 18% vs 25%
Only in Sunflowers Eau de Parfum
Oakmoss 19%

Accords

Sunflowers Eau de Parfum Promesse Eau de Parfum
100%
Fruity
89%
94%
Citrus
100%
67%
Powdery
97%
87%
Floral
88%
73%
Woody
80%
64%
Sweet
80%
75%
Fresh
70%
Aquatic
70%
White Floral
61%
67%
Ozonic
Musky
58%
Fruity shared
100%
89%
Citrus shared
94%
100%
Powdery shared
67%
97%
Floral shared
87%
88%
Woody shared
73%
80%
Sweet shared
64%
80%
75%
70%
White Floral shared
70%
61%
67%
58%

Performance

Sunflowers Eau de Parfum Promesse Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sunflowers Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Sunflowers is a warm-weather champion, ideal for casual daytime wear or sporting activities due to its fresh, uplifting accords. Its potent sillage (for some) and potentially divisive nature make it less suitable for formal events or enclosed office settings.

Promesse Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and fruity-floral character make it acceptable for casual wear and dates, but it's generally too light and sweet for formal settings. While some found it strong, most reviews indicated a soft projection, making it suitable for daytime but less impactful for evenings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
90%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Powdery, Fruity accords and Jasmine, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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