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The Bewitching Yasmine Eau de Parfum bottle The Bewitching Yasmine EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2017 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Contralto Eau de Parfum bottle Contralto EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Bewitching Yasmine EDP
A hypnotic, opulent blend of smoky vanilla, oud and cardamom that radiates sultry confidence. Bewitchingly dark and seductive, this is a show-stopping evening scent for those who want to leave a lingering, unforgettable trail.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Contralto EDP
If you are fed up with Bal d'Afrique's performance, Contralto offers a richer, longer-lasting alternative with a similar profile. It's a clean, versatile crowd-pleaser for those who love musky-woody freshness, though some find it soapy or even unpleasant.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Bewitching Yasmine EDP
Contralto EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 33% vs 32%
Only in The Bewitching Yasmine
Oud 33% Incense 33%

Accords

The Bewitching Yasmine Contralto
65%
Woody
100%
30%
White Floral
72%
40%
Aromatic
67%
60%
Amber
61%
50%
Balsamic
58%
58%
Smoky
Musky
58%
Powdery
57%
Sweet
52%
Vanilla
52%
Woody shared
65%
100%
White Floral shared
30%
72%
Aromatic shared
40%
67%
Amber shared
60%
61%
Balsamic shared
50%
58%
58%
58%
57%
52%
52%

Performance

The Bewitching Yasmine Contralto
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

The Bewitching Yasmine

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Dense, resinous, spicy and vanilla rich, The Bewitching Yasmine is ideal for cooler weather and excels in fall and winter when its warmth and depth shine. It can work in spring evenings but may overwhelm in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its opulent sillage, gourmand and smoky facets, and sultry warmth make it best for dates and upscale events. It may be too seductive and assertive for office or sporty settings.

Contralto

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh, and versatile profile makes it suitable for most casual and office settings, with many reviews highlighting its 'office-friendly' nature. The strong performance, however, might make it a touch too prominent for very formal or intimate date occasions if over-sprayed, but its generally pleasant aroma allows this to work.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
74%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, balsamic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Bewitching Yasmine EDP
Contralto EDP
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