Sublime Eau de Parfum bottle Sublime
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1992 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Latin Lover Eau de Parfum bottle Latin Lover

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sublime
This is a real marmite scent - you'll either adore its warm, golden embrace or find it a bit too much. Sublime is a truly classic, sophisticated floral that demands attention, but be warned: reformulations divide opinion, so hunt for a vintage bottle if you want the full, unadulterated experience.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Latin Lover
This "Latin Lover" is anything but. Expect a pretty, well-behaved floral that's sparked debate for being misnamed. It's safe, elegant, and perhaps a touch generic, leaning heavily into white and yellow florals with a resinous, musky depth that some find intoxicating while others dismiss as unremarkable or even 'old-lady'.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20% 9%
Floral 39% 47%
Fruity 5% 2%
Green 3% 7%
Sweet 26% 22%
Warm 7% 4%
Woody 6% 6%
Earthy 10% 10%
Animalic 15% 14%
Fresh 15% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sublime EdP
Latin Lover EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 32% vs 31%
Bergamot 21% vs 25%
Only in Latin Lover
Magnolia 42%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 28% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Musk 33% vs 39%
Patchouli 23% vs 26%
Only in Sublime
Amber 43%
Only in Latin Lover
Benzoin 34%

Accords

Sublime Latin Lover
100%
Citrus
67%
49%
Floral
100%
86%
White Floral
92%
69%
Yellow Floral
80%
65%
Sweet
63%
Amber
51%
47%
Powdery
60%
50%
Musky
58%
Green
58%
Fresh
55%
51%
Woody
52%
49%
Rose
Citrus shared
100%
67%
Floral shared
49%
100%
White Floral shared
86%
92%
Yellow Floral shared
69%
80%
65%
Amber shared
63%
51%
Powdery shared
47%
60%
Musky shared
50%
58%
58%
55%
Woody shared
51%
52%
49%

Performance

Sublime Latin Lover
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sublime

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Sublime's strong sillage and 'old money' feel make it less suitable for the office, where it might be too overpowering. It excels in formal and date settings, conveying elegance and sophistication, as many reviewers indicated it made them feel glamorous and well-dressed.

Latin Lover

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and elegant, inoffensive floral profile make it suitable for the office and casual wear. While some find it romantic, its 'well-behaved' nature means it might not always hit the mark for a fiery date night, and it's too refined for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
92%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, White Floral, Yellow Floral accords and Lily Of The Valley, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sublime
Latin Lover
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