White Linen
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1978 | Year | 1995 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Twice
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, polarising, and a victim of reformulation woes, White Linen in its original glory is a sparkling, clean aldehydic floral that smells like expensive soap and crisp fabric. The modern version? Might be a bit of a chemical mess.
Twice is a polarising 90s flashback; some find it a gorgeous clean floral, others are repulsed by a screechy metallic mess. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if it works for you, it's a cheap gem.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 5% |
| Floral | 29% | 40% |
| Fruity | 7% | 6% |
| Green | 6% | 6% |
| Sweet | 23% | 24% |
| Warm | 5% | 5% |
| Woody | 13% | 12% |
| Earthy | 10% | 3% |
| Animalic | 2% | 10% |
| Fresh | 22% | 20% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its sharp, clean, and fresh profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, evoking a sense of effortless polish. While some find it too 'old-fashioned' for dates, its sophisticated character can still work for more formal daytime events. The strong aldehydic opening and lasting power might be a bit much for sport.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and often sharp nature makes it suitable for casual and everyday wear, though some find it too 'loud' for office settings if over-sprayed. The divisive nature of the scent prevents it from being a universally accepted formal or date fragrance.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, White Floral, Fresh accords and Orris, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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