Happy Spirit Eau de Parfum bottle Happy Spirit
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2007 Year 2023
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Shiyaaka Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Shiyaaka Gold

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Happy Spirit
Happy Spirit is a divisive one. Some find it a delightful, well-balanced fruity floral that lives up to its name, while others are put off by a perceived artificial sweetness or overly musky dry-down. It definitely isn't for everyone.
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Our Verdict - Shiyaaka Gold
This budget-friendly scent can be a creamy, refreshing floral-fruity-musk that's easy to live with for everyday wear. But for some, it's a bit too generic, verging on hotel air freshener, so sample before committing - its divisive nature makes it an acquired taste.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 6%
Floral 27% 23%
Fruity 21% 20%
Green 2% 4%
Sweet 30% 31%
Warm 9% 9%
Woody 13% 15%
Earthy 2% 4%
Animalic 11% 18%
Fresh 7% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Happy Spirit EdP
Shiyaaka Gold EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 28% vs 54%
Only in Happy Spirit
Cashmere Wood 43% Musk 28%
Only in Shiyaaka Gold
Sandalwood 45%

Accords

Happy Spirit Shiyaaka Gold
100%
Fruity
88%
56%
White Floral
100%
44%
Powdery
91%
67%
Musky
85%
64%
Amber
67%
58%
Sweet
66%
62%
Citrus
56%
55%
Woody
62%
Animalic
54%
52%
Floral
Lactonic
48%
Fruity shared
100%
88%
White Floral shared
56%
100%
Powdery shared
44%
91%
Musky shared
67%
85%
Amber shared
64%
67%
Sweet shared
58%
66%
Citrus shared
62%
56%
Woody shared
55%
62%
54%
52%
48%

Performance

Happy Spirit Shiyaaka Gold
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Happy Spirit

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Given its strong sillage and noteworthy longevity for many, it might be a bit much for a very formal office, but some find it perfectly acceptable. It shines in casual and romantic settings due to its sweet and feminine character, though it's generally too heavy and sweet for sport.

Shiyaaka Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn Winter

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and slightly creamy character makes it highly versatile for everyday wear, including the office and casual outings, leaning into its 'wearable' reputation. While some find its performance moderate, its generally unobtrusive nature keeps it from being too much for closer settings, though its lack of gravitas makes it less suited to formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
88%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Powdery, Fruity accords and Musk, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Happy Spirit
Shiyaaka Gold
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