Athenaeum Eau de Parfum bottle Athenaeum
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2020 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££
Butterlily Damselfly Eau de Parfum bottle Butterlily Damselfly

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Athenaeum
This one's a divisive beauty. Some find its complex, earthy-inky character utterly captivating, a journey through memory and nature. Others recoil at notes of 'sour mold' or 'bandaid'. Definitely not a blind buy, but if you like challenging scents, it could be your next signature.
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Our Verdict - Butterlily Damselfly
This is a divisive one. Many find it captures an idealised summer meadow - all sweet, warm hay and green freshness. Others pick up an unexpected 'aftershave' note or even raw, earthy tones that some love and others, perhaps, not so much.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4% 0%
Floral 14% 1%
Fruity 3% 0%
Green 16% 29%
Sweet 22% 20%
Warm 12% 12%
Woody 9% 9%
Earthy 15% 9%
Animalic 11% 28%
Fresh 12% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Athenaeum EdP
Butterlily Damselfly EdP

Notes

Accords

Athenaeum Butterlily Damselfly
100%
Woody
54%
76%
Green
100%
80%
Honey
54%
73%
Aromatic
72%
Fresh Spicy
50%
58%
Beeswax
62%
58%
Patchouli
58%
Lavender
56%
Animalic
46%
54%
Floral
Fresh
54%
Herbal
52%
Woody shared
100%
54%
Green shared
76%
100%
Honey shared
80%
54%
73%
Fresh Spicy shared
72%
50%
Beeswax shared
58%
62%
58%
58%
Animalic shared
56%
46%
54%
54%
52%

Performance

Athenaeum Butterlily Damselfly
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Athenaeum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its unique, somewhat melancholic, and subtly projecting nature makes it best suited for casual wear and intimate encounters. While praised for its complexity, some may find its unusual notes too distracting for a formal or office setting, and its character is far from sporty.

Butterlily Damselfly

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its intimate sillage and average longevity make it suitable for casual wear or even the office, as it won't overpower. The fresh, green, and slightly animalic profile leans away from formal events, but it's perfect for outdoor, relaxed settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
76%
Olfactory
84%
Notes
75%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Green, Beeswax, Honey accords and Beeswax, Oak notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Athenaeum
Butterlily Damselfly
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