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Perseus Eau de Parfum bottle Perseus EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2024 Year 2025
££££ Price Tier £
Luminous Vivid Eau de Parfum bottle Luminous Vivid EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Perseus EDP
Perseus is a divisive beast: some rave about its 'nuclear' fresh longevity and bright, modern citrus; others dismiss it as a sour, overpriced clone of Terre d'Hermes. Either way, it's a bold take on a classic profile, so don't blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Luminous Vivid EDP
A divisive citrus-woody fragrance that some find invigorating and versatile, while others dismiss it as a mere car air freshener. It delivers decent performance as a cost-effective alternative to more expensive niche options.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Perseus EDP
Luminous Vivid EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 41% vs 46%
Bergamot 32% vs 28%
Blackcurrant 25% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 38% vs 47%
Mandarin 33% vs 52%
Only in Perseus
Geranium 27%
Shared Notes
Woody 19% vs 40%
Cashmere Wood 17% vs 27%

Accords

Perseus Luminous Vivid
100%
Citrus
100%
94%
Woody
81%
76%
Aromatic
58%
65%
Fresh Spicy
49%
47%
Amber
50%
Fruity
48%
46%
Earthy
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
94%
81%
Aromatic shared
76%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
65%
49%
Amber shared
47%
50%
48%
46%

Performance

Perseus Luminous Vivid
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Perseus

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 exceptional longevity and strong sillage for a freshie make it versatile, leaning casual for daytime but adaptable. Reviewers mention it working well for a full workday and warm weather, indicating strong performance in various settings.

Luminous Vivid

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

The fresh citrus and woody accords lend themselves well to casual wear and could suit an office setting if applied lightly. Its moderate sillage and lasting power, noted by reviewers, make it versatile but might be too prominent for very formal events. It's too clean and casual for a date, but good for a gym session.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Perseus EDP
Luminous Vivid EDP
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