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Penhaligon's Eau de Toilette bottle Penhaligon's EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
U Gender M
2020 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Paul Smith Eau de Toilette bottle Paul Smith EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Penhaligon's EDT
A compelling fragrance that combines freshness with earthy depth, making it a versatile choice for everyday wear.
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Our Verdict - Paul Smith EDT
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Penhaligon's EDT
Paul Smith EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 53% vs 59%
Only in Penhaligon's
Lemon 47%
Only in Paul Smith
Grapefruit 40%
Shared Notes
Geranium 29% vs 30%
Cardamom 11% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 24% vs 32%
Patchouli 17% vs 24%

Accords

Penhaligon's Paul Smith
90%
Fresh Spicy
90%
80%
Citrus
70%
70%
Woody
60%
60%
Earthy
50%
Floral
Gourmand
50%
Herbal
40%
Fresh Spicy shared
90%
90%
Citrus shared
80%
70%
Woody shared
70%
60%
60%
50%
50%
40%

Performance

Penhaligon's Paul Smith
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Penhaligon's

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The blend of spices and woods makes it suitable for cooler months like spring and fall, while its fresh citrus elements lend some compatibility to warmer weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

With moderate projection, it works well for office and casual settings, while its sophisticated aroma is ideal for dates but less so for formal or sporty activities.

Paul Smith

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

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

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

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.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Penhaligon's EDT
Paul Smith EDT
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