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Live Irrésistible Eau de Parfum bottle Live Irrésistible EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2015 Year 2013
££ Price Tier £
Pure Water Eau de Parfum bottle Pure Water EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Live Irrésistible EDP
A divisive but adored fruity gourmand that's either a vibrant, juicy pineapple treat or a syrupy sweet mess, depending on who you ask. When it hits right, it's pure delicious joy, but some find the pepper or artificial sweetness too much.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Pure Water EDP
Pure Water chases Sospiro Erba Pura - the juicy fruity-citrus crowd-pleaser with a warm vanilla-amber-musk drydown. The dupe captures the bright, sweet, summery character but renders flatter and softer-projecting than the famously strong-performing original.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Live Irrésistible EDP
Pure Water EDP

Notes

Only in Pure Water
Fruity 100%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 18% vs 31%
Amber 13% vs 31%
Musk 13% vs 37%

Accords

Live Irrésistible Pure Water
100%
Sweet
70%
68%
Fruity
85%
Citrus
65%
58%
Tropical
Musky
50%
46%
Fresh
45%
45%
Vanilla
45%
Rose
Amber
45%
Sweet shared
100%
70%
Fruity shared
68%
85%
65%
58%
50%
Fresh shared
46%
45%
45%
45%
45%

Performance

Live Irrésistible Pure Water
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Live Irrésistible

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its strong, sweet sillage and long-lasting nature mean it's not ideal for the office, where it could be overwhelming. However, this same intensity makes it perfect for casual outings or dates, where its alluring and playful character can shine. It's a bit too light and fun for most formal occasions, and certainly not built for sport.

Pure Water

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The juicy fruity-citrus profile is at its best in spring and summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

A playful, sweet fruity scent ideal for casual daytime and date wear over formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, fruity, fresh

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Live Irrésistible EDP
Pure Water EDP
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