Citrus Affair
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
A joyous burst of summer in a bottle, Novellista's Citrus Affair is a crowd-pleasing, uplifting scent that captures the essence of a sun-drenched day. Perfect if you’re after something light, sweet, and undeniably happy.
Skip this one. It's a bland, uninspired citrus floral that disappears faster than your hopes for a decent blind buy. Don't fall for the fancy name; it’s a total letdown in a bottle.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 32% | 37% |
| Floral | 18% | 24% |
| Fruity | 4% | 4% |
| Green | 3% | 6% |
| Sweet | 14% | 10% |
| Warm | 11% | 1% |
| Woody | 14% | 16% |
| Earthy | 0% | 2% |
| Animalic | 14% | 12% |
| Fresh | 23% | 26% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, light citrus profile makes it ideal for casual wear, sport, and could even work for the office due to its low projection. However, it's too bright and short-lived for formal events or a date where you might want something more impactful.
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Occasions
Its weak performance and extremely light citrus-floral profile make it mostly suitable for casual, inoffensive wear, though it's far too fleeting for any significant occasion. The lack of projection makes it acceptable for an office if you want to smell like nothing very quickly, and its freshness lends itself to sport, if only for a short burst.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Jasmine, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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