A Reason to Love
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2015 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Mimosa & Cardamom
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A Reason to Love is an opulent, modern take on the rose-oud theme, shimmering with spice and plush resin. Deeply enveloping, this is luxury for the introspective and refined.
This one's a proper Marmite scent - you'll either adore its warm, powdery mimosa charm making it an 'uncommon crowd-pleaser' or find yourself battling an unexpected 'baby wipes and disappointment' vibe. It's sunshine and spice, but for some, just spice.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 3% |
| Floral | 29% | 23% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 4% | 8% |
| Sweet | 29% | 38% |
| Warm | 25% | 33% |
| Woody | 5% | 6% |
| Earthy | 5% | 3% |
| Animalic | 0% | 1% |
| Fresh | 10% | 8% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The rich oud, balsamic, and spiced florals make this ideal for cold or transitional weather. Its warmth and depth can be overwhelming in summer but bloom beautifully in fall and winter.
Occasions
Its deep, spicy-woody character is best for date nights and formal events where complexity and sillage are assets. Too opulent for sport or most office settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and calm demeanour make it perfect for casual wear and office settings where it won't offend. However, a divisive 'body lotion' or 'baby wipes' feeling, along with limited longevity for some, makes it less ideal for formal events or sports.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Floral accords and Cardamom notes
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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