To Be Eau de Toilette vs II Eau de Parfum

To Be

Edt	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2011	Year	2007
£	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - To Be Eau de Toilette

A punchy, cool spicy-fresh masculine with a rebellious edge and a likeable, energetic profile. To Be is affordable, crowd-pleasing, and makes a solid everyday signature for younger men.

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Our Verdict - II Eau de Parfum

A modern classic from a bygone era of Gucci fragrances. Everyone agrees the scent is an absolute masterpiece - subtle, sophisticated, and soothing. If only its performance lived up to the hype, it would be untouchable. The secondary market prices are just insane.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	11%
Floral	3%	4%
Fruity	2%	2%
Green	25%	30%
Sweet	7%	9%
Warm	20%	19%
Woody	16%	7%
Earthy	17%	9%
Animalic	2%	7%
Fresh	30%	25%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

To Be EdT

II EdP

Notes

Only in To Be Eau de Toilette

Grapefruit 51% Pepper 49%

Only in II Eau de Parfum

Violet Leaf 60% Bergamot 40%

Only in To Be Eau de Toilette

Violet Leaf 100%

Only in II Eau de Parfum

Tea 41% Cinnamon 34% Pimiento 25%

Only in To Be Eau de Toilette

Amber 39% Cedar 32% Patchouli 29%

Only in II Eau de Parfum

Tobacco 31% Myrrh 25% Musk 22% Olive Tree 22%

Accords

To Be Eau de Toilette II Eau de Parfum

100%

Fresh Spicy

Warm Spicy

100%

85%

Ozonic

88%

50%

Green

88%

80%

Citrus

48%

Cinnamon

79%

70%

Woody

Tobacco

67%

65%

Amber

49%

60%

Aquatic

63%

Fresh

61%

Sweet

56%

Fresh Spicy

100%

Warm Spicy

100%

Ozonic shared

85%

88%

Green shared

50%

88%

Citrus shared

80%

48%

Cinnamon

79%

Woody

70%

Tobacco

67%

Amber shared

65%

49%

Aquatic shared

60%

63%

Fresh

61%

Sweet

56%

Performance

To Be Eau de Toilette II Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

To Be Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

The fresh spicy citrus opening and ozonic-aquatic heart make this ideal for spring and early summer, while the woody-amber base gives it versatility for crisp fall days. It lacks the warmth and density for true winter wear.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Sport

Moderate projection and a clean, crisp profile make it appropriate for daily casual and office settings, and it is energetic enough for sport. It's less suited to formal wear due to its playful, youthful vibe.

II Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its gentle projection and calm accords make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, unlikely to offend anyone. While some reviews suggest it's good for formal occasions, its subtlety means it might get lost in a crowd.