Percival Eau de Parfum vs Colette Eau de Parfum

Percival

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2018	Year	-
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Percival Eau de Parfum

Percival delivers sparkling, aromatic freshness with just enough woody warmth to feel polished and versatile. It is a confident, crowd-pleasing signature with niche refinement and mass appeal.

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Our Verdict - Colette Eau de Parfum

A divisive scent for sure: some get ethereal lemon and pine, others get fleeting whispers of 'lemon pound cake' or 'bug spray'. Its main issue is abysmal performance; many find it disappears almost immediately. Love it? Be prepared to bathe in it. Hate it? You're probably just smelling thin air anyway.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	21%
Floral	21%	23%
Fruity	3%	4%
Green	9%	8%
Sweet	15%	18%
Warm	19%	12%
Woody	12%	17%
Earthy	5%	4%
Animalic	7%	6%
Fresh	23%	23%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Percival EdP

Colette EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Mandarin 21% vs 19%

Bergamot 21% vs 24%

Only in Percival Eau de Parfum

Lavender 21% Geranium 20% Pink Pepper 16%

Only in Colette Eau de Parfum

Lemon 33% Juniper 24%

Shared Notes

Violet 17% vs 30%

Jasmine 17% vs 23%

Only in Percival Eau de Parfum

Hedione 18% Coriander 17% Cinnamon 16% Cardamom 14%

Only in Colette Eau de Parfum

Pink Pepper 25% Cyclamen 21%

Shared Notes

Musk 17% vs 14%

Only in Percival Eau de Parfum

Amberwood 18% Ambroxan 18% Fir Resin 17% Clearwood 16% Tonka Bean 13%

Only in Colette Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 18% Sandalwood 16% Amber 13% Cedar 13% Incense 13% Pine 12%

Accords

Percival Eau de Parfum Colette Eau de Parfum

80%

Citrus

100%

70%

Woody

100%

85%

Fresh Spicy

54%

Powdery

84%

70%

Aromatic

80%

65%

Amber

58%

Vanilla

63%

50%

Musky

52%

Violet Floral

50%

Balsamic

50%

Citrus shared

80%

100%

Woody shared

70%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

85%

54%

Powdery

84%

Aromatic shared

70%

80%

Amber shared

65%

58%

Vanilla

63%

Musky shared

50%

52%

Violet Floral

50%

Balsamic

50%

Performance

Percival Eau de Parfum Colette Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Percival Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

The bright citrus and aromatic top notes give Percival a pronounced freshness ideal for spring and summer, while the woody and amber base provides enough depth and warmth for fall. Its clean profile is less suited for the coldest winter days.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Percival’s moderate projection and versatile freshness make it perfect for office and casual settings, while its refined character works for dates and even semi-formal occasions. It is less suited for intense sport or very formal black-tie settings.

Colette Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its extremely light projection makes it ideal for office, casual, and even sport where stronger scents are inappropriate. It's also pleasant for dates due to its intimate nature. However, the delicate silage won't stand out in formal settings and it's too cozy for high-energy fitness.