Fresia Eau de Parfum bottle Fresia
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- Year 2020
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Musky Violet Parfum bottle Musky Violet

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Fresia
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Musky Violet
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fresia
This isn't your garden-variety freesia; expect an elegant, clean, and fiercely powdery floral. Some will swoon over its classic, soapy charm, while others will find it a bit too old-school or even air freshener-like. It's divisive, but never dull.
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Our Verdict - Musky Violet
Musky Violet offers a comforting blend of violets and white musks, making it appealing for those who appreciate delicate yet long-lasting scents.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 52% 50%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 14% 5%
Sweet 16% 21%
Warm 2% 1%
Woody 3% 5%
Earthy 6% 8%
Animalic 14% 26%
Fresh 21% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fresia EdP
Musky Violet EdP

Notes

Fresia
Musky Violet

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Musk 62% Musk 38%
Only in Fresia
Freesia 100%
Only in Musky Violet
Violet 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 54% vs 61%
Only in Fresia
Iris 46%

Accords

Fresia Musky Violet
100%
Floral
80%
75%
Powdery
90%
71%
Musky
70%
50%
Iris
Floral shared
100%
80%
Powdery shared
75%
90%
Musky shared
71%
70%
50%

Performance

Fresia Musky Violet
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fresia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, inoffensive, and subtle sillage makes it perfect for office or casual wear where you want to smell fresh without being overtly perfumed. However, its classic, somewhat soapy character and subdued projection mean it won't stand out for dates or formal events where a bolder statement might be desired.

Musky Violet

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Musky Violet features floral and musky notes that are versatile enough for spring and summer but can also transition well into fall, making it an all-rounder for transitional seasons.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With its pleasant floral, musky, and powdery accords, this fragrance is suitable for office and casual settings, while also being romantic enough for dates. It's less suited for formal and sporty environments due to its moderate presence.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
90%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Powdery, Musky accords and Iris, Violet notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fresia
Musky Violet
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