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Sedley Eau de Parfum bottle Sedley EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2019 Year 2021
££ Price Tier £
Norse Eau de Parfum bottle Norse EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sedley EDP
A sparkling, hyper-modern citrus-mint blend with a breezy aquatic twist and soft woods underneath. Sedley is the definition of crowd-pleasing versatility for anyone seeking a signature fresh scent with niche polish.
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Our Verdict - Norse EDP
Norse follows Creed Viking Cologne's fresh aromatic-woody fougere. The bright citrus opening and herbal-woody heart land close to the brief, but as a budget dupe it wears lighter and flatter, with the refined vetiver drydown softened.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sedley EDP
Norse EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 20% vs 25%
Lemon 20% vs 25%
Mandarin 18% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Lavender 29% vs 23%
Rosemary 25% vs 17%
Geranium 23% vs 21%
Only in Sedley
Frankincense 22%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 17% vs 20%
Cedar 16% vs 20%
Vetiver 15% vs 23%
Patchouli 14% vs 18%

Accords

Sedley Norse
94%
Citrus
80%
92%
Fresh
65%
78%
Aromatic
75%
50%
Woody
70%
62%
Aquatic
35%
Amber
Citrus shared
94%
80%
Fresh shared
92%
65%
Aromatic shared
78%
75%
Woody shared
50%
70%
62%
35%

Performance

Sedley Norse
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sedley

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The citrus, mint, and aquatic notes make Sedley exceptionally suited to spring and summer, offering cooling freshness and lightness. Its aromatic-woody undertone lends some versatility for mild autumn days, but it lacks the warmth or heft for cold winter wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Sedley's clean, sparkling freshness makes it perfect for casual and office settings where a bright, non-intrusive scent is preferred. Its moderate projection is safe for professional and day-to-day wear, but it may lack the gravitas for formal occasions.

Norse

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The fresh citrus, aromatic herbs and clean woods are made for warm-weather wear in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Its clean, versatile fresh-aromatic profile suits the office, daily wear and casual outings rather than formal evenings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fresh, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sedley EDP
Norse EDP
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