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Mimosa & Cardamom Cologne bottle Mimosa & Cardamom EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
U Gender F
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Love Red Eau de Parfum bottle Love Red EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mimosa & Cardamom EDC
This one's a proper Marmite scent - you'll either adore its warm, powdery mimosa charm making it an 'uncommon crowd-pleaser' or find yourself battling an unexpected 'baby wipes and disappointment' vibe. It's sunshine and spice, but for some, just spice.
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Our Verdict - Love Red EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Christian Louboutin Loubirouge - a warm spicy fragrance led by Cardamom, with powdery 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
Mimosa & Cardamom EDC
Love Red EDP

Notes

Mimosa & Cardamom
Love Red

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 100% vs 100%
Only in Mimosa & Cardamom
Mimosa 100%
Only in Love Red
Iris 100%
Only in Mimosa & Cardamom
Tonka Bean 100%
Only in Love Red
Vanilla 100%

Accords

Mimosa & Cardamom Love Red
88%
Warm Spicy
90%
77%
Powdery
78%
69%
Sweet
67%
Aromatic
57%
Vanilla
66%
61%
Floral
Woody
54%
49%
Amber
Warm Spicy shared
88%
90%
Powdery shared
77%
78%
69%
67%
Vanilla shared
57%
66%
61%
54%
49%

Performance

Mimosa & Cardamom Love Red
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Mimosa & Cardamom

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft sillage and calm demeanour make it perfect for casual wear and office settings where it won't offend. However, a divisive 'body lotion' or 'baby wipes' feeling, along with limited longevity for some, makes it less ideal for formal events or sports.

Love Red

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, powdery profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
78%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, powdery, vanilla

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mimosa & Cardamom EDC
Love Red EDP
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