Cabotine Eau de Parfum vs Josephine Eau de Parfum

Cabotine

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1990	Year	2005
£	Price Tier	££

Josephine

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cabotine

Cabotine is a force of nature, a bold floral explosion that absolutely polarises opinion. Some love its vintage charm and potent sillage, others recoil from its 'old-fashioned' punch. It’s cheap 'n' cheerful, but divisive; you'll either adore its green, sweet power, or scrub it off in horror.

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Our Verdict - Josephine

Josephine is a divisive floral that evokes a strong sense of a bygone era. For some, it's a timeless, elegant classic; for others, a 'granny perfume' that's too sour, dusty, or medicinal. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, so definitely try before you buy.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	6%	3%
Floral	29%	34%
Fruity	13%	8%
Green	9%	14%
Sweet	25%	25%
Warm	11%	9%
Woody	11%	13%
Earthy	5%	6%
Animalic	10%	8%
Fresh	11%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Cabotine EdP

Josephine EdP

Notes

Only in Cabotine

Coriander 17% Orange Blossom 15% Redcurrant Leaf 15% Blackcurrant 14% Plum 14% Peach 13% Tangerine 13%

Only in Josephine

Hyacinth 16% Rose 16% Peony 13% Lilac 13% Hawthorn 12% Jasmine 11% Ylang-Ylang 11% Bergamot 8%

Shared Notes

Iris 7% vs 17%

Only in Cabotine

Tuberose 12% Hyacinth 12% Carnation 11% Jasmine 10% Ginger 10% Ylang-Ylang 8% Rose 8% Freesia 8% Heliotrope 7% Violet 7%

Only in Josephine

Geranium 17% Blackcurrant 14% Galbanum 13% Violet Leaf 13% Peach 13% Clove 11%

Shared Notes

Musk 14% vs 19%

Sandalwood 12% vs 20%

Amber 11% vs 18%

Vanilla 10% vs 23%

Only in Cabotine

Civet 15% Vetiver 14% Cedar 12% Tonka Bean 11%

Only in Josephine

Ebony 19%

Accords

Cabotine Josephine

100%

Floral

100%

88%

White Floral

73%

Aromatic

57%

64%

Fresh Spicy

70%

Rose

70%

69%

Green

66%

69%

Fruity

52%

69%

Woody

68%

Powdery

64%

61%

Animalic

58%

Tuberose

Warm Spicy

52%

Sweet

50%

Floral shared

100%

White Floral

88%

Aromatic shared

73%

57%

Fresh Spicy shared

64%

70%

Rose

70%

Green shared

69%

66%

Fruity shared

69%

52%

Woody shared

69%

68%

Powdery shared

68%

64%

Animalic

61%

Tuberose

58%

Warm Spicy

52%

Sweet

50%

Performance

Cabotine Josephine

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Cabotine

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date Casual

Its potent projection and longevity make it less suitable for office wear, but its celebratory floral character shines for formal events and even casual outings where you want to make a statement. The strong sillage means it might be too much for an intimate date, but a confident wearer can pull it off.

Josephine

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

The long-lasting and potentially strong sillage, coupled with its elegant and classic floral profile, makes Josephine well-suited for formal and special date occasions. Its vintage character and occasional polarizing 'sour' notes mean it might not be the safest choice for a regular office scent, and it's definitely too heavy for sport.