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Second Particle Eau de Parfum bottle Second Particle EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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- Year 2019
£ Price Tier ££
Not a Perfume Superdose Eau de Parfum bottle Not a Perfume Superdose EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Second Particle EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable amber interpretation, led by Ambroxan with musky depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Our Verdict - Not a Perfume Superdose EDP
Prepare for a proper debate with this one, mate. Juliette Has A Gun's Not a Perfume Superdose is pure Cetalox alchemy, either a skin-scent triumph or a chemical catastrophe, depending entirely on your unique chemistry. You'll either adore its clean, musky embrace or run screaming from burning plastic. No middle ground here, so best to try before you buy.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Second Particle EDP
Not a Perfume Superdose EDP

Notes

Second Particle
Not a Perfume Superdose

Top Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Only in Second Particle
Ambroxan 100%
Only in Second Particle
Amber 100%
Only in Not a Perfume Superdose
Cetalox 100%
Only in Second Particle
Musk 53% Cedar 47%

Accords

Second Particle Not a Perfume Superdose
90%
Amber
100%
78%
Musky
60%
66%
Woody
70%
54%
Warm Spicy
30%
Balsamic
50%
Amber shared
90%
100%
Musky shared
78%
60%
Woody shared
66%
70%
Warm Spicy shared
54%
30%
50%

Performance

Second Particle Not a Perfume Superdose
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Second Particle

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the amber, musky profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

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

Not a Perfume Superdose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

While strong, its skin-scent nature and divisive character make it less ideal for formal settings where universal appeal is key. It excels as a casual and date scent due to its intimate, 'your skin but better' vibe, and some found it a great gym fragrance due to its clean character.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, musky, woody

Key Differences

Similar character via different notes

Where to buy

Second Particle EDP
Not a Perfume Superdose EDP
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