Nanshe Extrait vs Mysterious Eau de Parfum

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Nanshe Extrait bottle Nanshe Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Mysterious Eau de Parfum bottle Mysterious EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Nanshe Extrait
Nanshe is a love-it-or-hate-it powder bomb that promises sophistication but occasionally delivers 'old lady' or even 'sweaty ass and damp socks'. It's unique, for sure, but definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Mysterious EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Enigma Pour Femme - a floral fragrance led by Peach, Neroli, Bergamot, with fruity depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Nanshe Extrait
Mysterious EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 20% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Rose 26% vs 22%
Jasmine 15% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Orris 22% vs 23%
Musk 17% vs 26%
Patchouli 16% vs 19%
Only in Mysterious
Ambergris 31%

Accords

Nanshe Mysterious
100%
Powdery
58%
Floral
90%
Fruity
78%
45%
Citrus
66%
56%
Woody
Aromatic
54%
52%
Musky
51%
Rose
50%
Iris
Amber
42%
100%
Floral shared
58%
90%
78%
Citrus shared
45%
66%
56%
54%
52%
51%
50%
42%

Performance

Nanshe Mysterious
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Nanshe

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its potent performance and distinctive powdery-floral character make it a bold choice. While some find it office-appropriate, others might consider it too intense. It shines brightest where elegance is welcome, rather than casual or sporty settings.

Mysterious

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, citrus

Key Differences

Adds ambergris and geranium, drops cardamom and carrot seeds

Where to buy

Nanshe Extrait
Mysterious EDP
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