87%
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Essential Eau de Parfum bottle Essential
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2005 Year 2009
££ Price Tier ££££
Nio Eau de Parfum bottle Nio

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Essential Eau de Parfum
A divisive freshie, this one. Some absolutely adore its unique green character, praising it as a nostalgic, uplifting classic. Others find it utterly forgettable, with some even calling it a 'vegetable' or 'airwick' scent. Expect a clean, fresh-out-of-the-shower vibe, but don't expect it to blow anyone's socks off, or last all day.
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Our Verdict - Nio Eau de Parfum
Nio is a divisive citrus-green powerhouse. For some, it's the ultimate refined summer freshie; for others, an overpriced cleaning product. Expect sharp, photorealistic green notes.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 15%
Floral 17% 16%
Fruity 4% 3%
Green 14% 15%
Sweet 13% 12%
Warm 13% 22%
Woody 22% 21%
Earthy 16% 15%
Animalic 0% 2%
Fresh 13% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Essential EdP
Nio EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 28% vs 34%
Only in Nio Eau de Parfum
Green 34% Neroli 31%
Only in Essential Eau de Parfum
Rose 53% Pepper 47%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 48% vs 17%
Only in Essential Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 51%

Accords

Essential Eau de Parfum Nio Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
77%
97%
Citrus
100%
76%
Green
95%
86%
Fresh Spicy
75%
68%
Woody
77%
60%
Fruity
50%
Warm Spicy
51%
Floral
51%
50%
Soft Spicy
44%
49%
Rose
Earthy
46%
44%
Patchouli
Aromatic shared
100%
77%
Citrus shared
97%
100%
Green shared
76%
95%
Fresh Spicy shared
86%
75%
Woody shared
68%
77%
60%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
51%
51%
Soft Spicy shared
50%
44%
49%
46%
44%

Performance

Essential Eau de Parfum Nio Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Essential Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage makes it ideal for casual wear, office (if applied lightly), and sport, as many reviews highlight its 'out of the shower' or 'gym' appeal. The less-than-stellar longevity and intimate projection mean it's not the best for formal events or dates where you want to make a lasting, powerful impression.

Nio Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its sharp, clean, and energetic profile makes it ideal for casual wear and sports, while reviewers also noted its suitability for office and more dressed-up summer occasions due to its refined quality and good longevity for a fresh scent.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
82%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Green, Aromatic accords and Patchouli, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Essential Eau de Parfum
Nio Eau de Parfum
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