Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette vs I-Ristretto Eau de Parfum

Up at Dawn

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2025	Year	2022
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

A quietly radiant, musky-rose composition that feels like stepping into a dew-drenched garden at sunrise. Classy, understated, and endlessly wearable for those who crave gentle beauty without drama.

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Our Verdict - I-Ristretto Eau de Parfum

This one's a divisive brew; some say it nails the coffee and iris blend, others find it a musty, fleeting disappointment. A 'try before you buy' is essential, especially if you're chasing that strong coffee hit.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	3%	0%
Floral	21%	26%
Fruity	2%	2%
Green	4%	2%
Sweet	13%	22%
Warm	12%	17%
Woody	14%	15%
Earthy	26%	26%
Animalic	16%	7%
Fresh	9%	6%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Up at Dawn EdT

I-Ristretto EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 33% vs 43%

Only in Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

Earthy 36% Elemi 30%

Only in I-Ristretto Eau de Parfum

Coffee 56%

Only in Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

Rose 38% Ambrette 33% Orris 29%

Only in I-Ristretto Eau de Parfum

Iris 56% Violet 44%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 25% vs 42%

Cashmeran 21% vs 57%

Only in Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

Musk 27% Oakmoss 25%

Accords

Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette I-Ristretto Eau de Parfum

60%

Powdery

100%

95%

Musky

52%

Violet Floral

90%

80%

Earthy

55%

Iris

80%

70%

Woody

73%

Coffee

58%

Warm Spicy

52%

Floral

45%

40%

Green

Powdery shared

60%

100%

Musky shared

95%

52%

Violet Floral

90%

Earthy shared

80%

55%

Iris

80%

Woody shared

70%

73%

Coffee

58%

Warm Spicy

52%

Floral

45%

Green

40%

Performance

Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette I-Ristretto Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Light

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

The fresh rose and green musky profile is ideal for cool to mild weather, especially spring mornings and crisp autumn days. Its gentle projection and powdery-woody drydown make it less suited to the heat of summer or deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Subtle, clean, and airy - Up at Dawn is refined enough for office or daytime dates, never intrusive due to its restrained projection. Its transparent earthiness is perfect for casual wear, but it lacks the gravitas for grand formal events or the crispness for sports.

I-Ristretto Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Office Date

Its intimate projection and moderate longevity make it suitable for close-quarters wear, like office or casual settings, rather than needing to project across a room. The powdery, coffee-floral blend is versatile but perhaps too understated for very formal events or too cloying for sport.