Marseille Eau de Parfum vs Build Your-Self Eau de Toilette

Marseille

Edp	Concentration	Edt
F	Gender	U
-	Year	2023
£	Price Tier	££

Build Your-Self

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Marseille

B

Build Your-Self

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Marseille

A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (2001) - orange, jasmine and patchouli translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.

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Our Verdict - Build Your-Self

This one's a divisive clone of Mugler's Aura, not quite nailing the magic but offering a more subdued, budget-friendly echo. Its synthetic edge and 'Play-Doh note' split opinions, making it a love-it-or-hate-it affair for many.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	27%	28%
Floral	30%	16%
Fruity	6%	6%
Green	4%	2%
Sweet	27%	22%
Warm	4%	3%
Woody	8%	5%
Earthy	10%	13%
Animalic	8%	7%
Fresh	13%	16%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Marseille EdP

Build Your-Self EdT

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 32% vs 44%

Mandarin 27% vs 55%

Only in Marseille

Orange 40%

Only in Marseille

Jasmine 30% Rose 28% Mimosa 22% Ylang-Ylang 20%

Only in Build Your-Self

Synthetic 58% Floral 42%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 23% vs 30%

Musk 18% vs 31%

Vanilla 15% vs 38%

Only in Marseille

Vetiver 15% Opoponax 14% Tonka Bean 14%

Accords

Marseille Build Your-Self

70%

Citrus

100%

80%

Floral

87%

Vanilla

75%

65%

Patchouli

60%

Powdery

63%

55%

Musky

62%

55%

Warm Spicy

45%

50%

Woody

51%

Sweet

46%

Balsamic

46%

Citrus shared

70%

100%

Floral shared

80%

87%

Vanilla

75%

Patchouli shared

65%

60%

Powdery

63%

Musky shared

55%

62%

Warm Spicy shared

55%

45%

Woody shared

50%

51%

Sweet

46%

Balsamic

46%

Performance

Marseille Build Your-Self

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Marseille

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Patchouli-citrus-rose versatile across seasons.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual Formal

Office signature, date, formal.

Build Your-Self

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its moderate projection and fresh yet slightly quirky character make it suitable for casual wear and some dates. The strong synthetic nuances and potential for it to be 'suffocating' suggest caution in formal or office environments.