Perseus Eau de Parfum vs Totem Orange Eau de Toilette

Perseus

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
2024	Year	2015
££££	Price Tier	££

Totem Orange

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A

Perseus

B

Totem Orange

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Perseus Eau de Parfum

Perseus is a divisive beast: some rave about its 'nuclear' fresh longevity and bright, modern citrus; others dismiss it as a sour, overpriced clone of Terre d'Hermes. Either way, it's a bold take on a classic profile, so don't blind buy.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Totem Orange Eau de Toilette

A truly divisive citrus. This youthful, energetic scent swings from a tangy orange-vetiver delight to a synthetic sour experience depending on who's wearing it. It is what it is: a fun, slightly weird, throwback burst of summer in a bottle.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	31%	29%
Floral	9%	11%
Fruity	12%	11%
Green	11%	11%
Sweet	12%	14%
Warm	4%	2%
Woody	27%	16%
Earthy	10%	7%
Animalic	5%	5%
Fresh	21%	21%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Perseus EdP

Totem Orange EdT

Notes

Only in Perseus Eau de Parfum

Grapefruit 42% Bergamot 33% Blackcurrant 25%

Only in Totem Orange Eau de Toilette

Bitter Orange 62% Lemon 38%

Only in Perseus Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 39% Mandarin 34% Geranium 27%

Only in Totem Orange Eau de Toilette

Lemon Blossom 36% Fig Tree 34% Peach 30%

Shared Notes

Cedar 15% vs 23%

Only in Perseus Eau de Parfum

Woody 20% Cashmere Wood 18% Ambergris 17% Fir Resin 16% Tonka Bean 13%

Only in Totem Orange Eau de Toilette

Vetiver 34% Musk 22% Cacao Pod 21%

Accords

Perseus Eau de Parfum Totem Orange Eau de Toilette

100%

Citrus

100%

94%

Woody

79%

76%

Aromatic

57%

65%

Fresh Spicy

46%

Earthy

48%

47%

Amber

Fresh

47%

Citrus shared

100%

Woody shared

94%

79%

Aromatic shared

76%

57%

Fresh Spicy

65%

Earthy shared

46%

48%

Amber

47%

Fresh

47%

Performance

Perseus Eau de Parfum Totem Orange Eau de Toilette

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Perseus Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage for a freshie make it versatile, leaning casual for daytime but adaptable. Reviewers mention it working well for a full workday and warm weather, indicating strong performance in various settings.

Totem Orange Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, energetic citrus and moderate longevity make it a great choice for casual wear and even sport. While it's generally too playful for formal settings, its invigorating nature can work for some office environments, though it might be a bit too 'come-hither' for a date night, as some find it quite masculine.