SpellBound Eau de Parfum bottle SpellBound
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1991 Year 2018
££ Price Tier £
Nirvana Eau de Parfum bottle Nirvana

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - SpellBound Eau de Parfum
This 90s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, SpellBound is pure magic. It's a heady, unapologetic declaration of confidence, though beware the reformulation roulette - the vintage is where the true enchantment lies.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Nirvana Eau de Parfum
If you can find it, Nirvana is a clean, fresh, and musky tuberose that delivers good value, according to the few who've actually managed to sample it. It's frustratingly elusive, but highly praised by its rare wearers.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 8%
Floral 32% 32%
Fruity 11% 10%
Green 5% 8%
Sweet 27% 31%
Warm 12% 13%
Woody 14% 10%
Earthy 5% 3%
Animalic 9% 11%
Fresh 10% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
SpellBound EdP
Nirvana EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tuberose 14% vs 33%
Jasmine 10% vs 16%
Orange Blossom 10% vs 16%
Shared Notes
Amber 13% vs 27%
Sandalwood 12% vs 31%
Vanilla 11% vs 22%
Musk 9% vs 18%

Accords

SpellBound Eau de Parfum Nirvana Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
52%
89%
White Floral
100%
Tuberose
100%
80%
Woody
92%
89%
Amber
72%
79%
Powdery
80%
73%
Floral
70%
Fruity
68%
Sweet
60%
65%
Aromatic
Animalic
64%
63%
Vanilla
58%
Green
58%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
52%
White Floral shared
89%
100%
100%
Woody shared
80%
92%
Amber shared
89%
72%
Powdery shared
79%
80%
73%
70%
Sweet shared
68%
60%
65%
64%
Vanilla shared
63%
58%
58%

Performance

SpellBound Eau de Parfum Nirvana Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

SpellBound Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and potent character, SpellBound is best reserved for evening dates and formal events where it can truly shine without overwhelming. It's too assertive for casual or office wear, especially in its vintage formulation.

Nirvana Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh character and moderate sillage make it versatile for most casual and daytime settings. While appealing for dates due to its sensual floral heart, its more relaxed vibe might be less suited for very formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
87%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Woody, Powdery accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

SpellBound Eau de Parfum
Nirvana Eau de Parfum
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