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Especially Escada Eau de Parfum bottle Especially Escada EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2011 Year -
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Stringy Star Eau de Parfum bottle Stringy Star EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Especially Escada EDP
This fresh, watery rose is a divisive little thing; some find it a delightful, clean everyday scent, while others are utterly underwhelmed by its fleeting nature and generic vibe. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who love it, its gentle charm is undeniable.
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Our Verdict - Stringy Star EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Louis Vuitton Etoile Filante - a floral fragrance led by Strawberry, with fruity depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Especially Escada EDP
Stringy Star EDP

Notes

Only in Especially Escada
Pear 100%
Only in Stringy Star
Strawberry 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 100%

Accords

Especially Escada Stringy Star
100%
Rose
65%
Floral
90%
84%
Aquatic
60%
Fruity
78%
71%
Musky
66%
61%
Sweet
61%
Fresh
54%
100%
Floral shared
65%
90%
84%
Fruity shared
60%
78%
Musky shared
71%
66%
61%
Fresh shared
61%
54%

Performance

Especially Escada Stringy Star
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Especially Escada

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, light rose and aquatic profile makes it ideal for casual wear and surprisingly suitable for the office due to its non-offensive nature. However, the often-cited poor longevity and soft sillage make it less impactful for formal events. Many reviews highlight its perfect suitability for day-to-day summer wear.

Stringy Star

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean musky, floral, fresh

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Especially Escada EDP
Stringy Star EDP
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