86%
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Sunplosion Eau de Parfum bottle Sunplosion
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Nirmala Eau de Parfum bottle Nirmala

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sunplosion
A truly divisive tropical punch that's either a vibrant, juicy mango dream or a synthetic air freshener nightmare. This one splits the room, but when it clicks, it delivers serious summer holiday vibes without the sickly vanilla of other fruity fragrances.
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Our Verdict - Nirmala
A divisive tropical delight, Nirmala is either a juicy, authentic mango experience or a tart, unblended mess. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a strange resemblance to Mugler's Angel, yet distinctly its own quirky beast.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 17%
Floral 8% 15%
Fruity 44% 32%
Green 9% 3%
Sweet 26% 36%
Warm 0% 3%
Woody 9% 11%
Earthy 0% 2%
Animalic 0% 1%
Fresh 28% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sunplosion EdP
Nirmala EdP

Notes

Accords

Sunplosion Nirmala
100%
Tropical
100%
94%
Fruity
91%
64%
Sweet
91%
Vanilla
73%
51%
Citrus
66%
50%
Woody
55%
47%
Terpenic
Fresh
47%
Powdery
47%
45%
Floral
46%
Tropical shared
100%
100%
Fruity shared
94%
91%
Sweet shared
64%
91%
73%
Citrus shared
51%
66%
Woody shared
50%
55%
47%
47%
47%
Floral shared
45%
46%

Performance

Sunplosion Nirmala
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sunplosion

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its bright, sweet, and tropical nature, combined with a 'shower gel' or 'fizzy drink' vibe, makes it perfect for casual outings and warm-weather activities. It's likely too bold and playful for office or formal settings, though its enjoyable character could work for a relaxed date.

Nirmala

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its potent projection and sweet, tropical nature make it a bit much for the office but perfect for casual outings or dates. While some find it clean and fresh enough for sport, others find it too rich, leaning into a gourmand territory that isn't ideal for very formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
91%
Notes
83%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Tropical, Fruity, Sweet accords and Hibiscus, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sunplosion
Nirmala
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