Always You
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| F | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 1998 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Patou For Ever
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Which Should You Buy?
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Emporio Armani Because It's You (2018) - the pyramid maps the original's raspberry opening, damask rose heart, and vanilla dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
A truly polarising scent, Patou For Ever either delights with its unique fruity chypre charm or disgusts with sour, sweaty undertones. It demands a try before you buy, as skin chemistry plays a massive role in its bizarre transformations.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 32% | 30% |
| Fruity | 21% | 25% |
| Green | 4% | 6% |
| Sweet | 33% | 34% |
| Warm | 12% | 8% |
| Woody | 7% | 11% |
| Earthy | 5% | 6% |
| Animalic | 8% | 5% |
| Fresh | 12% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The raspberry-led opening and vanilla-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Emporio Armani bottle in heavier conditions.
Occasions
A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Emporio Armani signature.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Given its strong sillage and debated longevity, it might be a bit much for a formal office setting. However, many find it suitable for an informal office, and its fruity, uplifting character makes it great for casual outings and dates. The controversial 'sweaty' note makes it unsuitable for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Sweet, Rose accords and Rose, Raspberry notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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