Abode of Love Eau de Parfum vs XJ Decas Eau de Parfum

Abode of Love

Edp	Concentration	Edp
F	Gender	U
-	Year	2021
£	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Abode of Love Eau de Parfum

A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Guerlain Shalimar (1925) - one of the most legendary perfumes ever composed - built around bergamot, iris, and a vanilla-tonka-opoponax drydown. Captures the silhouette of the original, not the shadow.

Our Verdict - XJ Decas Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper divisive scent. Some reckon it's a bubblegum masterpiece, others find it shockingly bad, cloying, or just plain old. You'll either love its sweet, resinous warmth with a citrus zing, or you'll be running for the hills. Definitely not a safe blind buy.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	40%	11%
Floral	65%	15%
Fruity	10%	2%
Green	5%	0%
Sweet	85%	35%
Warm	95%	20%
Woody	45%	8%
Earthy	50%	11%
Animalic	30%	11%
Fresh	10%	5%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Shared Notes

Mandarin 22% vs 43%

Only in Abode of Love Eau de Parfum

Bergamot 53% Lemon 25%

Only in XJ Decas Eau de Parfum

Tuberose 29% Tobacco 27%

Only in Abode of Love Eau de Parfum

Iris 40% Jasmine 31% Rose 29%

Only in XJ Decas Eau de Parfum

Benzoin 43% Opoponax 30% Orris 27%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 27% vs 37%

Musk 11% vs 23%

Only in Abode of Love Eau de Parfum

Tonka Bean 23% Opoponax 22% Amber 16%

Only in XJ Decas Eau de Parfum

Resin 39%

Accords

Abode of Love Eau de Parfum XJ Decas Eau de Parfum

100%

Vanilla

66%

75%

Amber

100%

85%

Powdery

55%

85%

Oriental

70%

Balsamic

62%

55%

Citrus

65%

Sweet

58%

Tuberose

51%

50%

Floral

Tobacco

49%

White Floral

47%

Iris

46%

40%

Warm Spicy

Vanilla shared

100%

66%

Amber shared

75%

100%

Powdery shared

85%

55%

Oriental

85%

Balsamic shared

70%

62%

Citrus shared

55%

65%

Sweet

58%

Tuberose

51%

Floral

50%

Tobacco

49%

White Floral

47%

Iris

46%

Warm Spicy

40%

Performance

Abode of Love Eau de Parfum XJ Decas Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Abode of Love Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Vanilla, tonka and opoponax over a powdery iris-rose heart sit firmly in cold-weather territory; winter is the strongest fit with fall close behind. The richness and sweetness would feel heavy in summer heat and only spring-shoulder weather offers a viable warm-month wear.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

An evening-coded oriental vanilla with a vintage femme silhouette reads best for date nights and formal dinners where statement presence is welcome. Office and casual wear are weaker fits because the sweetness and powder feel dressed-up for daytime; gym wear is a non-starter.

XJ Decas Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its potent projection and sweet, resinous character make it a bit much for most office environments, though some find it versatile. It shines in cooler weather casual and date settings, with its warmth and unique profile, while its elegance can also suit formal events.