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Apollonia Eau de Parfum bottle Apollonia EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year 2015
£££££ Price Tier ££
Héliotrope Eau de Parfum bottle Héliotrope EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Apollonia EDP
Apollonia is a deeply divisive scent. Some find it a 'cold,' 'lunar' masterpiece - soft, graceful, and pure. Others are put off by a 'sharp acetone' opening or find it 'boring,' 'dated,' or simply 'blah.' Its 'intimate' sillage is often noted, with some finding it 'overpriced for what it offers.'
Acquired
Our Verdict - Héliotrope EDP
This is soap in liquid form. If you crave a pure, comforting, clean scent with a dose of vintage charm, you'll love it. Definitely not for those who expect a sweet, almondy heliotrope, or anything mainstream.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Apollonia EDP
Héliotrope EDP

Notes

Only in Apollonia
Orris 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 61%
Only in Héliotrope
Tonka Bean 39%

Accords

Apollonia Héliotrope
100%
Powdery
100%
99%
Musky
69%
89%
Iris
62%
Vanilla
71%
70%
White Floral
56%
Citrus
67%
Floral
63%
Sweet
57%
54%
Earthy
Woody
50%
48%
Animalic
Powdery shared
100%
100%
Musky shared
99%
69%
Iris shared
89%
62%
71%
White Floral shared
70%
56%
67%
63%
57%
54%
50%
48%

Performance

Apollonia Héliotrope
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Apollonia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, subtle nature make it highly suitable for office wear without being intrusive. However, some find it "boring," which could limit its appeal for dates or formal events where a more impactful scent might be desired. The powdery, non-energetic profile makes it less ideal for sport.

Héliotrope

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its overwhelming clean, soapy nature makes it perfect for casual wear or situations where you simply want to feel fresh and comforting, like after a shower or in a relaxed setting. It's too unique and potentially polarising for formal events or intimate dates, but the moderate sillage makes it acceptable for an office environment, provided colleagues appreciate 'clean' scents.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, musky, iris

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Apollonia EDP
Héliotrope EDP
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