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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive yet adored, Mmmm... is a polarising perfume. Some find it a sweet, playful comfort, a raspberry-caramel dream that evokes childhood nostalgia. Others recoil from a 'waxy-rancid lipstick' or 'cough syrup' accord that doesn't quite hit the mark. Sample first, this one's a true love-it-or-hate-it.
Gorgeous chases Chloe Narcisse - that lush, spicy floral bouquet of gardenia, carnation and narcissus over a warm vanilla-wood base. The romantic, full-flowered mood comes through, but it renders flatter with softer sillage, sketching the discontinued original's intensity rather than fully matching it.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and sweet, comforting character make it suitable for casual wear or intimate dates. While some find it elegant, the gourmand qualities and perceived lack of strong sillage limit its formality and office appropriateness.
Seasons
The lush spicy florals and warm woody base feel richest in spring and the cooler months, where the bouquet reads romantic rather than heavy.
Occasions
Full-flowered and a little sensual, it leans toward evenings, dates and dressed-up occasions over daytime sport.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean powdery, sweet, fruity
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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