Secret of Success Eau de Parfum bottle Secret of Success
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2017 Year 2020
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Our Verdict - Secret of Success
This one's a divisive brew; some find it a unique, fizzy, cinnamon-tea delight, while others are left underwhelmed by its lack of heft or distinct character, especially given the price tag. Expect a journey from bright citrus to a warmer, spicier vanilla. It's either an addictive, innovative blend or just a bit... meh.
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Our Verdict - Proud of You
Skip this one. The listed notes don't match the actual fragrance, which is a major red flag. There are stronger, more reliable options out there if you're looking for amber-spice scents for women.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 15%
Floral 14% 9%
Fruity 3% 2%
Green 21% 7%
Sweet 27% 35%
Warm 31% 34%
Woody 3% 2%
Earthy 1% 2%
Animalic 2% 0%
Fresh 18% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Secret of Success EdP
Proud of You EdP

Notes

Only in Secret of Success
Rosemary 53% Ylang-Ylang 47%
Only in Proud of You
Lavender 50% Cinnamon 50%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 48% vs 50%
Only in Secret of Success
Cardamom 51%
Only in Proud of You
Tonka Bean 50%

Accords

Secret of Success Proud of You
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
52%
Vanilla
90%
84%
Cinnamon
65%
69%
Aromatic
82%
61%
Citrus
65%
Lavender
65%
58%
Fresh Spicy
58%
Sweet
52%
48%
Green
Amber
47%
45%
Woody
Powdery
44%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
52%
90%
Cinnamon shared
84%
65%
Aromatic shared
69%
82%
Citrus shared
61%
65%
65%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
58%
52%
48%
47%
45%
44%

Performance

Secret of Success Proud of You
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Secret of Success

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and 'all-occasion' wearability, as mentioned by reviewers, make it versatile for both casual and office settings, leaning slightly more casual due to its playful spice. The warming cinnamon and vanilla accords suit dates well, but it might be too casual for very formal events. It's definitely not a sport scent.

Proud of You

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

If the fragrance were as described, its warm and spicy nature would make it best suited for evenings and cooler weather. However, with the actual scent profile apparently leaning towards fruity floral, it would be a versatile choice for date nights or casual outings, but still too much for the gym.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
84%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Cinnamon, Aromatic accords and Cardamom, Cinnamon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Secret of Success
Proud of You
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