Purple Heart V 5
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2010 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Play It Spicy
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Which Should You Buy?
This one is a real Marmite-moment, mate. Folks either reckon it's a bloody masterpiece of dark, inky fruitiness or pure, unadulterated medicinal ink with a side of BBQ. Definitely not a blind-buy, unless you like a bit of a gamble.
Play It Spicy promises a spark but delivers a sweet, fizzy cocktail that's more "fun synthetic" than fiery. It's a divisive cheapie, with some finding it surprisingly appealing for the price, while others are left underwhelmed by its fleeting performance and lack of genuine spice.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 2% |
| Floral | 17% | 21% |
| Fruity | 26% | 28% |
| Green | 2% | 3% |
| Sweet | 39% | 40% |
| Warm | 10% | 10% |
| Woody | 10% | 9% |
| Earthy | 9% | 3% |
| Animalic | 1% | 2% |
| Fresh | 6% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its distinctive, heavy character and moderate to strong sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, where it might offend. However, the unique and alluring darkness, with its boozy and smoky nuances, positions it perfectly for dates and formal evening events, particularly in cooler weather. Its bold nature means it's not a casual everyday scent for most.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sweet and fruity nature, combined with generally poor longevity, makes it best suited for casual wear where reapplication is easy. It's too light and youthful for formal events, and just about acceptable for a casual date or an office setting if applied subtly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Sandalwood, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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