Après L'Ondée Eau de Toilette bottle Après L'Ondée
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2008
££ Price Tier ££
Fleur Defendue Eau de Parfum bottle Fleur Defendue

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Après L'Ondée Eau de Toilette
This isn't just a perfume, it's a mood. Apres L'Ondee is a divisive, almost ethereal violet and iris dream with a powdery embrace. It's often hailed as a melancholic masterpiece, beautiful but fleeting, leaving some heartbroken by its lack of staying power while others adore its intimate sillage. Prepare for an introspective scent journey, just don't expect it to shout.
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Our Verdict - Fleur Defendue Eau de Parfum
A gentle, powdery dream with a playful side, Fleur Defendue is a softer take on the classic Lolita Lempicka DNA. It's a crowd-pleaser that'll have you smelling like an enchanted garden fairy - if you're lucky enough to find a bottle.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 33% 26%
Fruity 3% 15%
Green 16% 16%
Sweet 36% 32%
Warm 17% 10%
Woody 2% 3%
Earthy 8% 6%
Animalic 0% 7%
Fresh 10% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Après L'Ondée EdT
Fleur Defendue EdP

Notes

Only in Après L'Ondée Eau de Toilette
Anise 57% Redcurrant Leaf 43%
Shared Notes
Violet 39% vs 29%
Only in Après L'Ondée Eau de Toilette
Powdery 34% Carnation 26%
Only in Fleur Defendue Eau de Parfum
Anise 27% Peony 22% Iris 21%
Only in Après L'Ondée Eau de Toilette
Iris 64% Vanilla 36%
Only in Fleur Defendue Eau de Parfum
Almond 40% Cherry 32% Musk 28%

Accords

Après L'Ondée Eau de Toilette Fleur Defendue Eau de Parfum
100%
Powdery
100%
58%
Floral
93%
Almond
91%
Sweet
88%
78%
Violet Floral
82%
Nutty
72%
Cherry
66%
Fruity
65%
Musky
64%
48%
Anis
63%
60%
Iris
Powdery shared
100%
100%
Floral shared
58%
93%
91%
88%
Violet Floral shared
78%
82%
72%
66%
65%
64%
Anis shared
48%
63%
60%

Performance

Après L'Ondée Eau de Toilette Fleur Defendue Eau de Parfum
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Après L'Ondée Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its delicate sillage and lower longevity make it ideal for close-contact situations like office or casual wear, where it won't overpower. The floral and powdery accords, while elegant, might be too subtle for a truly formal event where more projection is often desired.

Fleur Defendue Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for office wear, especially given its clean and powdery nature. It's fantastic for casual daytime use due to its light, fresh characteristics, though it might be a tad too understated for formal evening events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
82%
Accord
59%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Floral, Violet Floral accords and Iris, Violet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Après L'Ondée Eau de Toilette
Fleur Defendue Eau de Parfum
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