Prelude to Love
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 2020 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Empower You
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a clean, fresh citrus-floral that evokes comparisons to high-end soaps and well-known designer colognes. While some find it beautifully nuanced, many consider it overpriced for a scent that isn't particularly unique or long-lasting compared to its peers.
This one's a bright, citrusy splash that promises to 'Empower You,' though the reality is a touch more modest. It's a pleasant, inoffensive scent that's easy to wear, but don't expect it to set the world alight.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 32% | 24% |
| Floral | 26% | 28% |
| Fruity | 4% | 5% |
| Green | 5% | 6% |
| Sweet | 11% | 14% |
| Warm | 9% | 7% |
| Woody | 7% | 13% |
| Earthy | 6% | 9% |
| Animalic | 13% | 10% |
| Fresh | 23% | 19% |
Mood
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and often subtle profile makes it highly suitable for office wear and casual settings, as it's unlikely to offend. While elegant, its soapy undertones might make it less ideal for formal occasions, and its moderate performance limits its impact for dates.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its moderate longevity and projection, coupled with a fresh and inoffensive citrus-floral profile, make it highly suitable for office and casual wear. The brightness of the citrus also makes it a good fit for everyday activities and even light sport, though its lack of bold projection makes it less ideal for formal settings or a standout date night.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, White Floral, Fresh Spicy accords and Bergamot, Lemon notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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