Kyoto Eau de Parfum vs Santa Monica Eau de Parfum

Kyoto

Edp	Concentration	Edp
F	Gender	F
-	Year	-
£	Price Tier	£

Santa Monica

ScentArt

A

Kyoto

B

Santa Monica

Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kyoto Eau de Parfum

A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Ariana Grande Cloud (2018) - lavender, coconut and musk translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.

Our Verdict - Santa Monica Eau de Parfum

A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 (2023) - rock sugar, vanilla and vanilla translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.

Scent Profile

Citrus	15%	5%
Floral	30%	35%
Fruity	45%	55%
Green	5%	5%
Sweet	90%	95%
Warm	65%	70%
Woody	30%	35%
Earthy	10%	10%
Animalic	10%	10%
Fresh	30%	20%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Kyoto EdP

Santa Monica EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Lavender 36% Pear 36% Bergamot 28%

Top Notes

Rock Sugar 43% Raspberry 32% Praline 25%

Only in Kyoto Eau de Parfum

Lavender 36% Pear 36% Bergamot 28%

Only in Santa Monica Eau de Parfum

Rock Sugar 43% Raspberry 32% Praline 25%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 25% vs 46%

Only in Kyoto Eau de Parfum

Coconut 41% Praline 34%

Only in Santa Monica Eau de Parfum

Musk 29% Jasmine 24%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 41% vs 62%

Only in Kyoto Eau de Parfum

Musk 36% Woody 23%

Only in Santa Monica Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 38%

Accords

Kyoto Eau de Parfum Santa Monica Eau de Parfum

90%

Sweet

95%

85%

Vanilla

90%

80%

Gourmand

85%

75%

Coconut

50%

Musky

45%

White Floral

50%

45%

Powdery

40%

Sweet shared

90%

95%

Vanilla shared

85%

90%

Gourmand shared

80%

85%

Coconut

75%

Musky shared

50%

45%

White Floral

50%

Powdery shared

45%

40%

Performance

Kyoto Eau de Parfum Santa Monica Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Intimate

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Kyoto Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Coconut-praline-vanilla lands best in autumn and winter; can carry into spring as a comfort scent.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Casual, date, low-key wear. Playful gourmand - not formal-evening territory.

Santa Monica Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Rock-sugar opening and the vanilla heart land warmest in autumn and winter; can carry into spring as a comfort wear. Less suited to summer where the sugary depth overheats.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

A sweet vanilla candy reads as casual and date-night first - gourmand sweetness is the headline, so it's playful rather than formal. Office wearable in cool weather at restrained sprays.