Passion Eau de Parfum bottle Passion
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1988 Year 2018
£ Price Tier ££
The Lover's Tale Eau de Parfum bottle The Lover's Tale

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Our Verdict - Passion Eau de Parfum
Passion is properly divisive: a beastly, gothic powder-bomb, beloved by those who want to smell dark and mysterious, but completely overwhelming for others. Definitely a 'try before you buy' to see if you're a vamp or a victim.
Acquired
Our Verdict - The Lover's Tale Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, a beast of a fragrance with a divisive opening that evolves into something truly seductive and artistic. Brace yourself, it's not shy, but those who 'get it' absolutely adore its raw, unapologetic charm.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4% 6%
Floral 25% 28%
Fruity 3% 6%
Green 8% 4%
Sweet 20% 24%
Warm 14% 6%
Woody 11% 11%
Earthy 13% 11%
Animalic 16% 17%
Fresh 12% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Passion EdP
The Lover's Tale EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 20% vs 24%
Bergamot 11% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Orris 9% vs 24%
Heliotrope 9% vs 19%
Jasmine 8% vs 18%
Rose 8% vs 17%
Only in The Lover's Tale Eau de Parfum
Peach 21%
Shared Notes
Leather 15% vs 19%
Oakmoss 15% vs 12%
Musk 13% vs 13%

Accords

Passion Eau de Parfum The Lover's Tale Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
68%
Leather
100%
96%
Powdery
77%
88%
Animalic
63%
81%
Musky
65%
72%
Amber
69%
Smoky
67%
63%
Aldehydic
63%
Earthy
51%
Iris
54%
Sweet
51%
Floral
51%
Woody shared
100%
68%
100%
Powdery shared
96%
77%
Animalic shared
88%
63%
Musky shared
81%
65%
72%
Smoky shared
69%
67%
63%
Earthy shared
63%
51%
54%
51%
51%

Performance

Passion Eau de Parfum The Lover's Tale Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Passion Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its nuclear projection and lasting power make it too potent for office wear, but perfect for dates and formal events where you want to make a statement. Reviewers often mention wearing it for 'naughty nights' or 'gothic' occasions rather than casual daytime activities.

The Lover's Tale Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its nuclear performance and intensely animalic, leathery character make it far too overpowering for office wear or casual settings. This scent demands attention, making it perfect for intimate dates or formal evening events where sophistication meets raw appeal.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
90%
Accord
61%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Woody, Smoky accords and Sandalwood, Orris notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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