Killing Me Slowly
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2016 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Misia
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A divisive aldehydic floral with a devoted fanbase who adore its sweet, powdery charm, but a significant minority can't get past a very unusual opening. For those who get it, it's addictive, classy, and commands compliments.
Misia is a proper love-it-or-hate-it scent. For some, it's that holy grail, photorealistic lipstick and violet wonder. For others, it's a harsh, dusty, rubbery mess. Performance is divisive too, so definitely sample first.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 38% | 29% |
| Fruity | 16% | 30% |
| Green | 8% | 1% |
| Sweet | 36% | 36% |
| Warm | 3% | 4% |
| Woody | 1% | 2% |
| Earthy | 5% | 4% |
| Animalic | 2% | 3% |
| Fresh | 14% | 20% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its elegant and sophisticated character makes it a strong contender for dates and formal events. While a touch too powdery and present for an everyday office scent, its moderate projection means it won't overwhelm, making it suitable for some casual wear.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its powdery, elegant nature and sometimes-subtle projection make it suitable for office wear, or any occasion indoors. The intimate, romantic character of the floral and powdery accords, with hints of leather, also makes it a strong contender for a casual date night. It's a bit too refined for sport and could be overwhelmed at a very loud formal event by bolder scents.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Fruity, Iris accords and Rose, Aldehydes notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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