Once Upon a Time pour Femme
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2009 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
In The Mood For Love
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Which Should You Buy?
This floral woody musk is a divisive affair. Some find it a beautifully balanced, romantic rose. Others complain it's too spicy, too woody, and just a bit odd, with some even smelling 'coke' or a 'chemical-woody composition'. It's certainly no safe blind buy.
This polarizing scent is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a nostalgic trip to floral gardens; for others, a harsh, fleeting disappointment. Approach with caution - or a very open mind.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 14% |
| Floral | 39% | 37% |
| Fruity | 0% | 4% |
| Green | 3% | 4% |
| Sweet | 19% | 19% |
| Warm | 5% | 5% |
| Woody | 28% | 21% |
| Earthy | 6% | 6% |
| Animalic | 9% | 9% |
| Fresh | 12% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and warm, woody floral composition make it suitable for dates and formal events without being overpowering. While some find it too spicy for daily wear, its softer drydown allows for casual use, though it's less suited for energetic activities.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its soft-to-moderate sillage and gentle floral and citrus accords make it highly suitable for casual wear or dates where closeness is key. Due to its polarizing nature and occasional cloying tendency for some, it might be a risk for formal or office settings, though many find it office-appropriate.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Woody, Rose accords and Rose, Magnolia notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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