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L' d'Issey Florale Eau de Toilette bottle L' d'Issey Florale EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2011 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Purple Cove Eau de Parfum bottle Purple Cove EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L' d'Issey Florale EDT
This one's a delicate dance: L'Eau d'Issey Florale is a fresh, dewy, pink rose with surprisingly good staying power, a crowd-pleaser that some find heavenly, while others are put off by a sharp,
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Our Verdict - Purple Cove EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jo Malone - Blackberry & Bay - a citrus fragrance led by Grapefruit, with woody depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L' d'Issey Florale EDT
Purple Cove EDP

Notes

L' d'Issey Florale
Purple Cove

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Only in L' d'Issey Florale
Rose 50% Lily 50%
Only in Purple Cove
Grapefruit 100%
Only in L' d'Issey Florale
Mandarin 100%
Only in Purple Cove
Floral 100%
Only in L' d'Issey Florale
Woody 100%
Only in Purple Cove
Vetiver 53% Cedar 47%

Accords

L' d'Issey Florale Purple Cove
100%
Rose
56%
Citrus
90%
57%
Woody
78%
Fresh
66%
Aromatic
54%
51%
Floral
100%
Citrus shared
56%
90%
Woody shared
57%
78%
66%
54%
51%

Performance

L' d'Issey Florale Purple Cove
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L' d'Issey Florale

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh and delicate floral profile makes it ideal for office wear and casual outings, as it's unlikely to offend. While some find it romantic for special dates, its moderate sillage and aquatic nature mean it might be a bit too understated for truly formal events where a bolder presence is desired.

Purple Cove

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, woody signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus

Key Differences

Similar character via different notes

Where to buy

L' d'Issey Florale EDT
Purple Cove EDP
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