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The World According to Arthur Eau de Parfum bottle The World According to Arthur EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2021 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Sphere Eau de Parfum bottle Sphere EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The World According to Arthur EDP
An opulent, incense-draped vanilla that radiates warmth and mystery without being brash. A plush, enveloping statement for cold nights and formal occasions, it is both modern and regal in its depth.
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Our Verdict - Sphere EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Penhaligon's The World According To Arthur - a smoky fragrance led by Grapefruit, with citrus depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The World According to Arthur EDP
Sphere EDP

Notes

The World According to Arthur
Sphere

Heart Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 50% vs 100%
Only in The World According to Arthur
Vanilla 50%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 50% vs 100%
Only in The World According to Arthur
Incense 50%

Accords

The World According to Arthur Sphere
70%
Smoky
90%
85%
Amber
Citrus
78%
Vanilla
66%
65%
Balsamic
55%
Aromatic
Sweet
54%
Smoky shared
70%
90%
85%
78%
66%
65%
55%
54%

Performance

The World According to Arthur Sphere
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The World According to Arthur

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Rich vanilla, incense, and amber make this best in cooler months, where its warmth and fullness shine. The sweetness and smokiness can be too enveloping for hot weather but are perfect for crisp fall and winter air.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its luxurious, resinous character and moderate projection suit formal events and elegant evenings. The sweet-smoky depth can be romantic but may overwhelm close office or athletic settings.

Sphere

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the smoky signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both share Grapefruit, Vanilla, Tonka Bean notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The World According to Arthur EDP
Sphere EDP
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