Colette Eau de Parfum bottle Colette
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- Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
The One And Only Eau de Parfum bottle The One And Only

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Our Verdict - Colette Eau de Parfum
A divisive scent for sure: some get ethereal lemon and pine, others get fleeting whispers of 'lemon pound cake' or 'bug spray'. Its main issue is abysmal performance; many find it disappears almost immediately. Love it? Be prepared to bathe in it. Hate it? You're probably just smelling thin air anyway.
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Our Verdict - The One And Only Eau de Parfum
This one is a real crowd-pleaser for the fella's, but heads-up, it’s proper masculine. Think fresh, woody, and slightly bitter - makes a statement without shouting the house down.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 21% 27%
Floral 23% 10%
Fruity 4% 4%
Green 8% 12%
Sweet 18% 20%
Warm 12% 13%
Woody 17% 13%
Earthy 4% 3%
Animalic 6% 8%
Fresh 23% 25%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Colette EdP
The One And Only EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 32% vs 25%
Bergamot 24% vs 25%
Mandarin 19% vs 48%
Only in Colette Eau de Parfum
Juniper 24%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 18% vs 32%
Musk 14% vs 32%
Cedar 13% vs 35%

Accords

Colette Eau de Parfum The One And Only Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
52%
100%
Woody
74%
54%
Fresh Spicy
100%
84%
Powdery
50%
80%
Aromatic
73%
63%
Vanilla
45%
58%
Amber
52%
Musky
45%
50%
Balsamic
Citrus shared
100%
52%
Woody shared
100%
74%
Fresh Spicy shared
54%
100%
Powdery shared
84%
50%
Aromatic shared
80%
73%
Vanilla shared
63%
45%
58%
Musky shared
52%
45%
50%

Performance

Colette Eau de Parfum The One And Only Eau de Parfum
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Colette Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its extremely light projection makes it ideal for office, casual, and even sport where stronger scents are inappropriate. It's also pleasant for dates due to its intimate nature. However, the delicate silage won't stand out in formal settings and it's too cozy for high-energy fitness.

The One And Only Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

With its strong projection and good longevity, this scent is best suited for dates or casual outings where it can shine. It's a bit much for the office but could work for semi-formal events, though its fresh profile might feel out of place in very formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
88%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Woody, Aromatic accords and Lemon, Mandarin notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Colette Eau de Parfum
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