Amethyst Exquise Eau de Parfum bottle Amethyst Exquise
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2017 Year 2010
££ Price Tier ££
Play It Spicy Eau de Parfum bottle Play It Spicy

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Amethyst Exquise
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Play It Spicy
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Amethyst Exquise
A divisive sister to the original Amethyst, this 'night elixir' pushes berries into boozy, syrupy territory. Expect rich fruit, but be warned, some noses find the opening a bit rough around the edges.
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Our Verdict - Play It Spicy
Play It Spicy promises a spark but delivers a sweet, fizzy cocktail that's more "fun synthetic" than fiery. It's a divisive cheapie, with some finding it surprisingly appealing for the price, while others are left underwhelmed by its fleeting performance and lack of genuine spice.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 2%
Floral 37% 21%
Fruity 24% 28%
Green 4% 3%
Sweet 40% 40%
Warm 6% 10%
Woody 7% 9%
Earthy 2% 3%
Animalic 4% 2%
Fresh 4% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Amethyst Exquise EdP
Play It Spicy EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 27% vs 41%
Sandalwood 24% vs 29%
Only in Amethyst Exquise
Benzoin 25% Gardenia 23%
Only in Play It Spicy
Amber 30%

Accords

Amethyst Exquise Play It Spicy
100%
Fruity
100%
52%
Vanilla
86%
66%
Sweet
66%
45%
Woody
62%
54%
Powdery
58%
56%
Floral
47%
Amber
47%
45%
Rose
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
52%
86%
Sweet shared
66%
66%
Woody shared
45%
62%
Powdery shared
54%
58%
Floral shared
56%
47%
47%
45%

Performance

Amethyst Exquise Play It Spicy
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Amethyst Exquise

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and syrupy sweetness make it less suitable for office wear, but ideal for dates and evening events. The rich, dark berry and woody accords lend themselves well to cooler weather and dressier occasions.

Play It Spicy

Seasons

Best For:
Summer Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its sweet and fruity nature, combined with generally poor longevity, makes it best suited for casual wear where reapplication is easy. It's too light and youthful for formal events, and just about acceptable for a casual date or an office setting if applied subtly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
89%
Accord
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Sweet, Floral accords and Sandalwood, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Amethyst Exquise
Play It Spicy
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