8th Avenue Eau de Parfum vs Champs Elysees Eau de Toilette

8th Avenue

Edp	Concentration	Edt
F	Gender	U
-	Year	1996
£	Price Tier	££

Champs Elysees

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 8th Avenue Eau de Parfum

A budget-friendly tribute to Guerlain Champs-Elysees, 8th Avenue serves up the same powdery mimosa and almond-blossom register at a fraction of the price. Sunny, soft, and unmistakably feminine - daytime floral wear for the wearer who knows the original by heart.

Our Verdict - Champs Elysees Eau de Toilette

Champs Elysees is a Guerlain 'modern classic' with a divisive charm. While some swoon over its sparkling floral and fruity embrace, others find it a dated, even 'boring' concoction, particularly with newer formulations. Best for those who appreciate a nod to 90s sweetness.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	20%	0%
Floral	95%	33%
Fruity	40%	12%
Green	30%	8%
Sweet	40%	35%
Warm	35%	8%
Woody	30%	12%
Earthy	10%	3%
Animalic	5%	0%
Fresh	45%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

8th Avenue EdP

Champs Elysees EdT

Notes

Top Notes

Rose 31% Mimosa Leaves 29% Bergamot 21% Blackcurrant 19%

Top Notes

Melon 19% Peach 18% Almond 17% Violet 16% Blackcurrant 15% Anise 14%

Heart Notes

Mimosa 29% Almond Blossom 26% Blackcurrant 17% Rose 15% Buddleia 12%

Shared Notes

Blackcurrant 19% vs 14%

Only in 8th Avenue Eau de Parfum

Rose 31% Mimosa Leaves 29% Bergamot 21%

Only in Champs Elysees Eau de Toilette

Melon 19% Peach 18% Almond 17% Violet 16% Anise 14%

Shared Notes

Mimosa 29% vs 19%

Almond Blossom 26% vs 10%

Rose 15% vs 10%

Only in 8th Avenue Eau de Parfum

Blackcurrant 17% Buddleia 12%

Only in Champs Elysees Eau de Toilette

Lilac 20% Lily Of The Valley 15% Peony 13% Hibiscus 10%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 20% vs 21%

Only in 8th Avenue Eau de Parfum

Almond Tree Wood 33% Hibiscus 28% Musk 19%

Only in Champs Elysees Eau de Toilette

Almond Blossom 20% Sandalwood 20% Benzoin 20% Cedar 19%

Accords

8th Avenue Eau de Parfum Champs Elysees Eau de Toilette

100%

Floral

100%

70%

Powdery

60%

65%

Fresh

70%

50%

Yellow Floral

56%

55%

Fruity

50%

Sweet

55%

45%

Green

52%

White Floral

47%

Floral shared

100%

Powdery shared

70%

60%

Fresh shared

65%

70%

Yellow Floral shared

50%

56%

Fruity shared

55%

50%

Sweet shared

50%

55%

Green shared

45%

52%

White Floral

47%

Performance

8th Avenue Eau de Parfum Champs Elysees Eau de Toilette

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Intimate

Projection

Strong

Light

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

8th Avenue Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

Also Works:

Summer

Powdery mimosa and almond blossom anchor it firmly in spring, with mild summer crossover on warmer days. The lack of resinous warmth or heavy gourmand sweetness keeps it off the winter shelf.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Intimate sillage and a soft, ladylike floral register fit casual wear and office days well; daytime dates work in spring weather. Lacks the projection and gravitas for formal evenings or sport.

Champs Elysees Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

Also Works:

Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

This EDT's generally moderate sillage and 'light' to 'subtle' nature make it wearable for many settings, though some find it can project strongly. Its romantic floral and fruity character leans heavily towards date nights and casual spring/summer outings, while its elegance suits daytime formal events. However, its sweetness and projection can be too much for a confined office environment and is entirely unsuitable for sport.