French Lover Eau de Parfum vs Relique D'Amour Eau de Parfum

French Lover

Edp	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2007	Year	1900
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - French Lover Eau de Parfum

A masterful study in green, earthy masculinity, French Lover is crisp, mossy, and quietly magnetic. It brings refined ruggedness for those who appreciate understated power and natural elegance.

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Our Verdict - Relique D'Amour Eau de Parfum

This is a masterpiece, provided you are a sad goth, or are happy to drop a small fortune on something that whispers rather than shouts. Fans rave about its evocative, melancholic spirit, while detractors lament its vanishing act.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	2%
Floral	7%	8%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	24%	24%
Sweet	6%	9%
Warm	22%	18%
Woody	24%	16%
Earthy	25%	13%
Animalic	8%	9%
Fresh	13%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

French Lover EdP

Relique D'Amour EdP

Notes

Only in French Lover Eau de Parfum

Galbanum 24% Juniper 19% Pepper 19% Violet Leaf 19% Pink Pepper 19%

Only in Relique D'Amour Eau de Parfum

Green 66% Mastic 34%

Only in French Lover Eau de Parfum

Cedar 27% Angelica 27% Incense 26% Orris 20%

Only in Relique D'Amour Eau de Parfum

Pepper 42% Lily 30% Elemi 29%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 27% vs 20%

Musk 24% vs 19%

Only in French Lover Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 28% Amber 20%

Only in Relique D'Amour Eau de Parfum

Woody 20% Blond Woods 20% Beeswax 20%

Accords

French Lover Eau de Parfum Relique D'Amour Eau de Parfum

95%

Green

100%

80%

Woody

70%

Fresh Spicy

66%

70%

Earthy

60%

Aromatic

36%

50%

Mossy

Warm Spicy

45%

White Floral

35%

Green shared

95%

100%

Woody

80%

Fresh Spicy shared

70%

66%

Earthy

70%

Aromatic shared

60%

36%

Mossy

50%

Warm Spicy

45%

White Floral

35%

Performance

French Lover Eau de Parfum Relique D'Amour Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Light

Season and Occasion Fit

French Lover Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

French Lover's dominant green and woody notes make it ideal for spring and fall when earthy, herbal freshness shines. The scent is too crisp and fresh for winter's coziness, and may be slightly dense for peak summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

The refined yet natural profile is versatile for office, casual, and date settings, projecting sophistication without being overwhelming. Its earthy, mossy depth is less suited to formal black-tie or high-energy sport occasions.

Relique D'Amour Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its low sillage and poor longevity make it unsuitable for high-impact events like sport, but perfect for intimate settings where its subtle beauty can be appreciated. The unique green and white floral notes, combined with its "ghostly" nature, lend it well to casual or romantic wear, but it's a bit too unconventional for many formal or office environments.