Santa Monica
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| - | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Tokyo
ScentArt
A
Santa Monica
B
Tokyo
Which Should You Buy?
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.
Our Verdict - Tokyo Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Tom Ford Lost Cherry (2018) - black cherry, rose and tonka bean 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 | 5% | 10% |
| Floral | 35% | 35% |
| Fruity | 55% | 85% |
| Green | 5% | 5% |
| Sweet | 95% | 90% |
| Warm | 70% | 75% |
| Woody | 35% | 45% |
| Earthy | 10% | 25% |
| Animalic | 10% | 15% |
| Fresh | 20% | 30% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Santa Monica
EdP
Tokyo
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Notes
Santa Monica Eau de Parfum
Tokyo Eau de Parfum
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Rose
56%
Jasmine
44%
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Santa Monica Eau de Parfum
Tokyo Eau de Parfum
Performance
Santa Monica Eau de Parfum
Tokyo Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Tokyo Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Spring
Cherry-almond-tonka built for cool weather.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Casual
Formal
Also Works:
Office
Date, formal evening, statement.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
87%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
86%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Gourmand accords and Jasmine, Sandalwood notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Santa Monica Eau de Parfum
Tokyo Eau de Parfum
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