Bubble Bath Eau de Toilette vs Retrospect Parfum

Bubble Bath

Edt	Concentration	Parfum
U	Gender	U
2020	Year	2024
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bubble Bath Eau de Toilette

Bubble Bath is the quintessence of breezy cleanliness, wrapping you in a delicate haze of soap bubbles and soft musks. Perfect for lovers of subtle, comforting scents that never overwhelm.

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Our Verdict - Retrospect Parfum

This one's proper divisive, love it or hate it. Some reckon it's a classy, modern "your skin but better" scent with a juicy pear opening, while others detect pickles, rancid musk, or a dusty old makeup bag. Definitely one to try before you buy, it smells totally different depending on your skin chemistry.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	5%
Floral	30%	27%
Fruity	8%	8%
Green	6%	10%
Sweet	15%	23%
Warm	0%	4%
Woody	4%	5%
Earthy	7%	12%
Animalic	11%	16%
Fresh	29%	18%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Bubble Bath EdT

Retrospect Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 44% vs 18%

Only in Bubble Bath Eau de Toilette

Soap 56%

Only in Retrospect Parfum

Pear 32% Ambrette 26% Aldehydes 24%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 33% vs 21%

Rose 31% vs 17%

Only in Bubble Bath Eau de Toilette

Lavender 35%

Only in Retrospect Parfum

Orris 26% Violet 19% Rosemary 15%

Shared Notes

Musk 36% vs 39%

Only in Bubble Bath Eau de Toilette

Coconut 36% Patchouli 28%

Only in Retrospect Parfum

Oakmoss 31% Vanilla 29%

Accords

Bubble Bath Eau de Toilette Retrospect Parfum

100%

Soapy

85%

Musky

100%

60%

Powdery

96%

Floral

76%

Iris

74%

Fruity

72%

Fresh

72%

50%

Sweet

65%

Earthy

61%

Aldehydic

60%

35%

White Floral

57%

30%

Fresh Spicy

Soapy

100%

Musky shared

85%

100%

Powdery shared

60%

96%

Floral

76%

Iris

74%

Fruity

72%

Fresh

72%

Sweet shared

50%

65%

Earthy

61%

Aldehydic

60%

White Floral shared

35%

57%

Fresh Spicy

30%

Performance

Bubble Bath Eau de Toilette Retrospect Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Light

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bubble Bath Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

Bubble Bath is best in warmer months due to its airy freshness, soapy-musky character, and subtle sweetness, which shine in spring and summer. Its low warmth and subtle sillage make it less suited to deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Sport

Its clean, gentle projection and non-invasive character make it ideal for office and casual settings. The soapy freshness is universally pleasant but not dressy or bold enough for formal events.

Retrospect Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date Formal

Despite its 'Parfum' concentration, many users report it as a skin scent, making it suitable for office and casual wear. Its unique and sometimes polarising character means it might not suit every formal occasion, though some find it elegant enough. The fresh and clean aspects lend themselves well to casual and even light sport use.