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Kate Eau de Parfum bottle Kate EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2007 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Very Estee Eau de Parfum bottle Very Estee EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kate EDP
This is a much-loved rose, pepper, and musk blend, widely considered well above its celebrity fragrance station. It's chic, versatile, and sadly, discontinued, sparking a desperate treasure hunt among its many devotees.
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Our Verdict - Very Estee EDP
Very Estee is a sophisticated, inoffensive floral, woody musk that's perfect for women who appreciate classic elegance with a modern twist. It is often described as subtle and understated, making it a safe choice for those who prefer a less bold fragrance.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Kate EDP
Very Estee EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 34% vs 38%
Shared Notes
Musk 39% vs 30%
Sandalwood 25% vs 20%
Only in Kate
Patchouli 34%

Accords

Kate Very Estee
100%
Rose
58%
100%
Floral
100%
88%
Musky
67%
80%
Fresh
58%
Woody
74%
55%
White Floral
70%
68%
Soft Spicy
55%
60%
Patchouli
56%
Powdery
49%
52%
Sweet
Aromatic
46%
Aquatic
45%
Green
45%
Rose shared
100%
58%
Floral shared
100%
100%
Musky shared
88%
67%
80%
Woody shared
58%
74%
White Floral shared
55%
70%
Soft Spicy shared
68%
55%
60%
Powdery shared
56%
49%
52%
46%
45%
45%

Performance

Kate Very Estee
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Kate

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its moderate projection and gentle, inoffensive character make it perfect for office and casual wear. The clean, romantic floral notes lend themselves well to a date, but its subtle nature probably isn't assertive enough for formal events or sporty situations.

Very Estee

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its inoffensive, delicate floral-woody blend makes it highly suitable for office wear, where strong projection is often unwelcome. While elegant enough for formal settings or dates, its subtle nature may be overshadowed by more potent fragrances, and it's too refined for sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean rose, floral, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Kate EDP
Very Estee EDP
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