Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum bottle Midnight Shimmer
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2016 Year 2024
££ Price Tier £
Soothing Zephyr Eau de Parfum bottle Soothing Zephyr

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive beast. For some, it's a beautifully warm, smoky woody vanilla - a cosy dream. For others, it's a generic mess, or worse, downright nauseating. Proceed with caution, especially if you're blind buying.
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Our Verdict - Soothing Zephyr Eau de Parfum
This one's a slow burner. Don't expect instant love, but give it time and Soothing Zephyr might just sneak its way into your everyday rotation, offering a unique, cool take on musky woods. It's divisive, often compared, but ultimately carves its own sterile niche.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 0%
Floral 20% 31%
Fruity 8% 1%
Green 6% 5%
Sweet 27% 32%
Warm 11% 12%
Woody 17% 13%
Earthy 14% 15%
Animalic 11% 20%
Fresh 8% 4%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Midnight Shimmer EdP
Soothing Zephyr EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 32% vs 100%
Only in Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
Quince 36% Freesia 31%
Only in Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 41% Woody 30% Amberwood 29%
Only in Soothing Zephyr Eau de Parfum
Amber 50% Tonka Bean 50%
Shared Notes
Musk 34% vs 50%
Oakmoss 29% vs 25%
Only in Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
Peru Balsam 36%
Only in Soothing Zephyr Eau de Parfum
Woody 25%

Accords

Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum Soothing Zephyr Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
76%
51%
Musky
100%
93%
Vanilla
54%
79%
Amber
82%
58%
Powdery
70%
Mossy
65%
63%
Balsamic
55%
Sweet
51%
Earthy
54%
Animalic
50%
47%
Floral
44%
Fruity
Woody shared
100%
76%
Musky shared
51%
100%
Vanilla shared
93%
54%
Amber shared
79%
82%
Powdery shared
58%
70%
65%
63%
Sweet shared
55%
51%
54%
50%
47%
44%

Performance

Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum Soothing Zephyr Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity, coupled with a warm, subtly sweet vanilla-wood profile, make it suitable for a date or casual evening. While it leans towards being a 'night-time' scent for many, its softness prevents it from being too overwhelming for formal events or even a more relaxed office setting.

Soothing Zephyr 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
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, 'cold' musky profile makes it suitable for office wear, as it's unlikely to overpower. While it could work for a casual setting, its unique and somewhat sterile nature might not be universally appealing for dates or formal events where warmth is often preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
89%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Musky, Amber, Woody accords and Jasmine, Woody notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
Soothing Zephyr Eau de Parfum
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