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Which Should You Buy?
Givenchy's 'Ange ou Demon' is a truly divisive scent- one sniff and you'll either be captivated by its enigmatic embrace or you'll recoil from its peculiar charm. This is for the bold, not the faint-hearted. It’s a love-it-or-hate-it kind of potion.
Orchid Seed recreates Jo Malone's Vanilla & Anise, the transparent, herbal-spicy vanilla-floral. It captures the gentle star-anise-and-fennel freshness and that frangipani-jasmine-vanilla heart; since the original is itself a light, short-lived linear scent, the dupe's skin-close, modest-longevity character lands close to type for the price.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and unique, polarising character make it unsuitable for office wear, but its alluring depth is perfect for dates and evening events. While some find it versatile for daily wear, its strength and rich accords lean away from casual or sport settings, shining instead in cooler environments.
Seasons
The light, spiced vanilla-floral freshness suits spring and summer, staying wearable into autumn.
Occasions
Clean and comforting, it works for casual daytime, the office and easygoing date nights.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean vanilla, sweet, warm spicy
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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