White Shoulders
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1945 | Year | 2024 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
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Which Should You Buy?
White Shoulders is a divisive classic. It's either an iconic, beautiful white floral with a vintage allure, or an "old lady" scent with an overpowering, synthetic edge. You'll either adore its soapy, clean bouquet or be utterly repulsed; there's little middle ground.
This one's a divisive trip, mate. Some find it a delicious, dark oakmoss journey, others get hit with disinfectant and burnt plastic. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before committing to the whole ride.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 8% |
| Floral | 35% | 31% |
| Fruity | 6% | 14% |
| Green | 11% | 12% |
| Sweet | 21% | 29% |
| Warm | 7% | 6% |
| Woody | 7% | 2% |
| Earthy | 9% | 6% |
| Animalic | 14% | 11% |
| Fresh | 16% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its bold floral profile means it can be a bit much for the office if oversprayed, but its clean, classic character makes it versatile. It's often associated with feminine elegance, suitable for both casual wear and more formal events, especially considering many wear it as a comforting, everyday scent.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its strong projection and unique, sometimes challenging scent profile make it less suitable for the office but intriguing for a date. The pronounced oakmoss and musky nature lean towards evening wear, making it a decent choice for formal occasions, though it might be a bit too 'out there' for some.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Musky, Floral accords and Jasmine, Lily notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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