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Which Should You Buy?
Toy 2 is the quintessential 'out-of-the-shower' scent: crisp apple, airy florals, and fluffy musk evoke the pure comfort of clean linen and shampoo. Effortless, approachable, and softly feminine, it’s freshness in a bottle.
Elizabeth Arden's Mediterranean is a divisive scent that promises a sun-drenched escape but delivers a polarising mix of sweet fruit, powdery florals, and an unexpected salty edge. Some find it a clean, breezy summer staple, while others lament its synthetic, cloying nature or lack of aquatic freshness.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 11% |
| Floral | 28% | 28% |
| Fruity | 19% | 22% |
| Green | 6% | 1% |
| Sweet | 24% | 29% |
| Warm | 3% | 7% |
| Woody | 13% | 10% |
| Earthy | 1% | 2% |
| Animalic | 12% | 13% |
| Fresh | 20% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Its airy, crisp apple and citrus opening, light florals, and soapy musk make it ideal for spring and summer, evoking freshness and clean laundry - it fades quickly in cold weather and lacks the heft for winter.
Occasions
Projection and sillage are soft, making it perfect for office and casual settings; its clean, inoffensive profile works for daily wear but is too light and playful for formal events.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and clean, fresh character make it a decent office choice, but some find it too strong. It's perfectly suited for casual daytime wear and warm weather, though its intensity means it's less ideal for formal events or heavy exercise.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Fruity, Citrus accords and Magnolia, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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