Cruel Intentions Eau de Parfum bottle Cruel Intentions
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2007 Year 2022
££££ Price Tier £
Narissa Rouge Eau de Parfum bottle Narissa Rouge

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cruel Intentions Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper hot mess, a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. While some find it an intoxicating rose-oud dream, others are stuck with a plasticky, oversweet mess. Definitely try before you buy, but if it works for you, it *really* works.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Narissa Rouge Eau de Parfum
This musky floral often feels a bit of a gamble fresh out of the box, with many reporting a synthetic opening. But give it time to macerate, and you're rewarded with a clean, powdery scent that's a sophisticated nod to its inspiration.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 2%
Floral 34% 42%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 5% 3%
Sweet 23% 27%
Warm 6% 3%
Woody 17% 18%
Earthy 8% 9%
Animalic 15% 14%
Fresh 11% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cruel Intentions EdP
Narissa Rouge EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 32% vs 50%
Only in Cruel Intentions Eau de Parfum
Violet 26% Bergamot 21% Orange Blossom 20%
Only in Narissa Rouge Eau de Parfum
Iris 50%
Only in Narissa Rouge Eau de Parfum
Musk 44% Tuberose 33% Orange Blossom 22%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 19% vs 20%
Sandalwood 18% vs 15%
Vanilla 15% vs 15%
Only in Cruel Intentions Eau de Parfum
Castoreum 17% Styrax 15% Musk 15%
Only in Narissa Rouge Eau de Parfum
Tonka Bean 26% Cedar 22%

Accords

Cruel Intentions Eau de Parfum Narissa Rouge Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
99%
Musky
100%
56%
Powdery
97%
45%
Aromatic
73%
Vanilla
72%
48%
Rose
70%
Iris
70%
Earthy
64%
Amber
60%
Tuberose
60%
57%
Oud
47%
Leather
Woody shared
100%
99%
100%
Powdery shared
56%
97%
Aromatic shared
45%
73%
72%
Rose shared
48%
70%
70%
64%
60%
60%
Oud
57%
47%

Performance

Cruel Intentions Eau de Parfum Narissa Rouge Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Cruel Intentions Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its bold projection and rich, woody character make it unsuitable for everyday office wear. However, its longevity and seductive nature are perfect for special occasions or romantic evenings where it can truly shine.

Narissa Rouge Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its clean, powdery floral profile, make it suitable for office wear and casual settings once macerated. It's not loud enough for a statement formal event, and too soft for energetic sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
90%
Accord
59%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Aromatic accords and Rose, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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