Solo Loewe Ella Eau de Parfum bottle Solo Loewe Ella
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2018 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
John Varvatos XX Eau de Toilette bottle John Varvatos XX

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Solo Loewe Ella
This juicy, sparkling fruity-floral is a crowd-pleaser that screams 'springtime sunshine', though some find it a tad generic or even headache-inducing. If you fancy a modern, bright aura without being a shrinking violet, Solo Loewe Ella deserves a sniff.
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Our Verdict - John Varvatos XX
This one's a proper grower. While some find John Varvatos XX a bit of a wallflower, give it time and it settles into a surprisingly unique, warm, fruity-woody charm that performs far better than its price tag suggests. Don't write it off too soon.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 5%
Floral 24% 25%
Fruity 20% 18%
Green 9% 9%
Sweet 24% 24%
Warm 5% 11%
Woody 20% 18%
Earthy 8% 7%
Animalic 4% 1%
Fresh 15% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Solo Loewe Ella EdP
John Varvatos XX EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 18% vs 34%
Violet 13% vs 37%
Only in John Varvatos XX
Geranium 28%
Shared Notes
Cedar 32% vs 27%
Only in Solo Loewe Ella
Woody 35% Amber 33%
Only in John Varvatos XX
Sandalwood 37% Coffee 36%

Accords

Solo Loewe Ella John Varvatos XX
100%
White Floral
48%
51%
Woody
100%
81%
Fruity
89%
67%
Fresh
44%
55%
Powdery
67%
Coffee
64%
Aromatic
64%
63%
Citrus
56%
Sweet
48%
55%
Green
48%
Floral
White Floral shared
100%
48%
Woody shared
51%
100%
Fruity shared
81%
89%
Fresh shared
67%
44%
Powdery shared
55%
67%
64%
64%
63%
Sweet shared
56%
48%
55%
48%

Performance

Solo Loewe Ella John Varvatos XX
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Solo Loewe Ella

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, clean, and bright character makes it perfectly suited for office and casual wear. Despite good longevity, its non-overpowering sillage allows for versatility, though it might be a bit too light for very formal evening events or intense sports.

John Varvatos XX

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its warm, inviting character and moderate projection make it suitable for casual wear and dates, encouraging closer encounters. While some reviewers call it office-appropriate if lightly applied, its warmth might be a bit much for formal settings, and it definitely lacks the freshness for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
81%
Accord
61%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Fruity, Powdery accords and Violet, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Solo Loewe Ella
John Varvatos XX
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