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White Linen Eau de Parfum bottle White Linen EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
1978 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Charismatic Eau de Parfum bottle Charismatic EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - White Linen EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Charismatic EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Old Version - Chloe. Built around Aldehyde, Bergamot, Carnation, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Old Version - Chloe.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
White Linen EDP
Charismatic EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 47% vs 53%
Only in White Linen
Lemon 28% Peach 24%
Only in Charismatic
Bergamot 46%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 14% vs 11%
Cedar 12% vs 18%
Sandalwood 12% vs 11%
Benzoin 12% vs 22%
Amber 11% vs 23%
Only in Charismatic
Musk 13%

Accords

White Linen Charismatic
100%
Floral
85%
Fresh
83%
Woody
70%
81%
Aldehydic
72%
Earthy
67%
Powdery
61%
Green
57%
Iris
55%
Aromatic
Sweet
50%
100%
85%
Woody shared
83%
70%
81%
72%
67%
61%
57%
55%
50%

Performance

White Linen Charismatic
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

White Linen

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Formal

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.

Charismatic

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus 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
89%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

White Linen EDP
Charismatic EDP
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