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Killing Me Slowly Eau de Parfum bottle Killing Me Slowly EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2014 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Finishing Calmly Eau de Parfum bottle Finishing Calmly EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Killing Me Slowly EDP
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Finishing Calmly EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Killing Me Slowly - a fruity fragrance led by Litchi, Black Currant, Aldehydes, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Killing Me Slowly EDP
Finishing Calmly EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 30% vs 33%
Litchi 28% vs 37%
Aldehydes 24% vs 28%
Only in Killing Me Slowly
Buchu 15%
Shared Notes
Rose 37% vs 28%
Heliotrope 31% vs 38%
Hawthorn 30% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Iris 56% vs 46%
Vanilla 43% vs 53%

Accords

Killing Me Slowly Finishing Calmly
100%
Fruity
90%
68%
Floral
78%
67%
Aldehydic
51%
Vanilla
66%
63%
Fresh
58%
Powdery
54%
52%
Tropical
52%
Rose
50%
Iris
47%
Woody
Fruity shared
100%
90%
Floral shared
68%
78%
67%
Vanilla shared
51%
66%
63%
Powdery shared
58%
54%
52%
52%
50%
47%

Performance

Killing Me Slowly Finishing Calmly
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Killing Me Slowly

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

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.

Finishing Calmly

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the fruity signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, floral, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Killing Me Slowly EDP
Finishing Calmly EDP
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