Dark Purple Eau de Parfum bottle Dark Purple
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2011 Year 2019
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Perfumista Eau de Parfum bottle Perfumista

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dark Purple Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing opinions like a marmite sandwich. Those who love it revel in its beast-mode plum and rose, while detractors recoil from its synthetic, metallic edge. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit.
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Our Verdict - Perfumista Eau de Parfum
A love-it-or-hate-it scent for the true 'perfumista', this one divides opinion with its strong personality. It's a complex, evolving chypre that's been lauded as a masterpiece by some and dismissed as 'old lady vibes' by others. Get it while it's still available.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 0%
Floral 17% 23%
Fruity 25% 26%
Green 2% 3%
Sweet 25% 27%
Warm 9% 7%
Woody 14% 14%
Earthy 11% 12%
Animalic 12% 11%
Fresh 10% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dark Purple EdP
Perfumista EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Plum 62% vs 34%
Only in Dark Purple Eau de Parfum
Orange 37%
Only in Perfumista Eau de Parfum
Pear 34% Raspberry 31%
Shared Notes
Rose 34% vs 37%
Patchouli 21% vs 33%
Only in Dark Purple Eau de Parfum
Red Berries 22% Geranium 21%
Only in Perfumista Eau de Parfum
Jasmine 29%
Shared Notes
Musk 38% vs 33%
Only in Dark Purple Eau de Parfum
Teak 34% Amber 28%
Only in Perfumista Eau de Parfum
Peru Balsam 41% Cedar 26%

Accords

Dark Purple Eau de Parfum Perfumista Eau de Parfum
100%
Fruity
87%
65%
Woody
100%
99%
Rose
97%
Balsamic
94%
54%
Patchouli
83%
72%
Sweet
68%
Amber
68%
64%
Musky
63%
Floral
58%
49%
Powdery
48%
Aromatic
Fruity shared
100%
87%
Woody shared
65%
100%
Rose shared
99%
97%
94%
Patchouli shared
54%
83%
Sweet shared
72%
68%
68%
Musky shared
64%
63%
58%
49%
48%

Performance

Dark Purple Eau de Parfum Perfumista Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Dark Purple Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its beast-mode projection and longevity make it far too potent for the office, risking headaches for colleagues. It truly shines on a date or formal evening occasion, where its sophisticated and sensual character can be appreciated without overwhelming a small space.

Perfumista Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and depth make it less suitable for a typical office environment. However, the rich, evolving character of woody, rose, and balsamic accords is perfect for dates and evening formal events, offering sophistication without being overly casual.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Rose, Fruity accords and Rose, Plum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dark Purple Eau de Parfum
Perfumista Eau de Parfum
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