Grapefruit Eau de Parfum bottle Grapefruit
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1992 Year 1993
££ Price Tier £
UDV Eau de Parfum bottle UDV

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Grapefruit
This one's a divisive hit-or-miss. Some rave about its fresh, invigorating citrus kick, while others find it too sharp, too masculine, or just not grapefruity enough. If you're after a pure, sweet grapefruit, look elsewhere. If a complex, aromatic citrus with an unexpected edge sounds good, maybe give it a sniff.
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Our Verdict - UDV
This 90s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a cheap, synthetic mess. But for others, it's a bold, masculine masterpiece that punches way above its weight.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 27% 12%
Floral 7% 6%
Fruity 6% 1%
Green 22% 34%
Sweet 7% 6%
Warm 3% 5%
Woody 16% 17%
Earthy 24% 26%
Animalic 1% 5%
Fresh 27% 23%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Grapefruit EdP
UDV EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tangerine 39% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Rosemary 31% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 35% vs 34%
Patchouli 28% vs 29%
Only in Grapefruit
Vetiver 36%

Accords

Grapefruit UDV
100%
Citrus
66%
97%
Aromatic
100%
77%
Fresh Spicy
52%
71%
Woody
72%
61%
Earthy
69%
54%
Green
64%
50%
Mossy
56%
Herbal
54%
Patchouli
51%
Musky
44%
Citrus shared
100%
66%
Aromatic shared
97%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
77%
52%
Woody shared
71%
72%
Earthy shared
61%
69%
Green shared
54%
64%
Mossy shared
50%
56%
54%
51%
44%

Performance

Grapefruit UDV
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Grapefruit

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, especially given its intimate sillage. However, the often-described masculine edge and lack of sweetness make it less ideal for dates or formal events where a more universally appealing or elegant scent might be preferred.

UDV

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong, 'old-school' masculine character and potential for divisive reception make it less suitable for office or very formal settings. However, its bold projection and sensual undertones are perfect for dating, with some reviews pointing to it as a 'game-changer' for compliments.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
91%
Notes
93%
Accord
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Earthy accords and Jasmine, Mint notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Grapefruit
UDV
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