West Side Eau de Parfum bottle West Side
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2006 Year 2024
££££ Price Tier ££
Esplendor Eau de Parfum bottle Esplendor

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - West Side
This one is a properly divisive beast - people either rave about its boozy rose and vanilla elegance or recoil from a sickly, synthetic mess. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so test it before you commit to a full bottle.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Esplendor
A divisive amber-vanilla that whispers 'quiet luxury.' While some find it a sublime, nostalgic embrace, others are put off by a 'dirty, musky' undertone or a 'vinegar' sharpness. Definitely one to try on your skin before committing.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 0%
Floral 42% 40%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 2% 6%
Sweet 35% 35%
Warm 10% 16%
Woody 11% 7%
Earthy 4% 5%
Animalic 14% 8%
Fresh 9% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
West Side EdP
Esplendor EdP

Notes

Accords

West Side Esplendor
100%
Rose
58%
Amber
100%
83%
Floral
45%
64%
Vanilla
74%
67%
Powdery
60%
60%
Woody
48%
58%
Fresh
55%
Musky
46%
51%
Sweet
100%
Amber shared
58%
100%
Floral shared
83%
45%
Vanilla shared
64%
74%
Powdery shared
67%
60%
Woody shared
60%
48%
58%
Musky shared
55%
46%
51%

Performance

West Side Esplendor
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

West Side

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and rich, boozy gourmand notes make it too imposing for office wear but perfect for dates and evening events. Casual wear is possible, especially in cooler weather, but it's certainly more dressy than relaxed.

Esplendor

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its warm, ambery-vanilla profile with moderate sillage makes it suitable for evenings and cooler weather. While too rich for sport, it balances well for both casual and more formal settings, though its prominent amber might be a bit much for a conservative office.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Vanilla, Powdery accords and Rose, Peony notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

West Side
Esplendor
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