Active Chief EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| M | Gender | M |
| - | Year | 2020 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Paul Smith EDT
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Sport (2012) - the citrus-aromatic sport flanker of the original Boss Bottled, built around grapefruit, lavender, and a vetiver-tonka close. Honest dupe-fidelity for sport, casual, and office wear.
Paul Smith Edt delivers an elegant yet approachable scent profile, perfect for daily wear. Its fresh and spicy tones create an aura of modern confidence.
Scent Profile
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Grapefruit, yuzu and lavender over a dry vetiver base sit firmly in warm-weather territory; summer is the strongest fit with spring close behind. The lack of warmth, sweetness or resinous depth keeps it off the winter shelf.
Occasions
A sporty citrus-aromatic with intimate sillage fits gym, casual, and office wear well; daytime dates work in warm weather. Lacks the gravitas or trail for formal evenings.
Seasons
Paul Smith Edt has a fresh and spicy profile, making it ideal for mild to warm weather, typical of spring and summer. Its composition can also work in fall, but it's less suited to winter's colder temperatures.
Occasions
Moderate projection and fresh spicy accords make Paul Smith suitable for office and date settings, where it is noticeable but not overpowering. Its versatility also allows for casual wear, but it's less fitting for sports due to its refined nature.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean citrus, fresh spicy, woody
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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