Acidic Orange Eau de Parfum bottle Acidic Orange
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- Year 2017
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Artisan Pure Eau de Parfum bottle Artisan Pure

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Acidic Orange Eau de Parfum
Perfume Parlour's Acidic Orange is a budget interpretation of Jo Malone London Bitter Mandarin Cologne, a zesty mandarin and bergamot opener that softens into a quiet amber-iris drydown for office and casual daytime wear.
Our Verdict - Artisan Pure Eau de Parfum
Divisive, yet adored by its fans. Artisan Pure is a hyper-realistic citrus bomb, perfect for scorching days, though its fleeting presence frustrates many. If you want a summer mood-booster and don't mind reapplying frequently, this is a genuine hidden gem.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 95% 34%
Floral 20% 8%
Fruity 45% 3%
Green 40% 13%
Sweet 30% 11%
Warm 55% 16%
Woody 20% 13%
Earthy 25% 6%
Animalic 5% 8%
Fresh 85% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Acidic Orange EdP
Artisan Pure EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 45% vs 17%
Bergamot 28% vs 16%
Only in Acidic Orange Eau de Parfum
Petitgrain 26%
Only in Acidic Orange Eau de Parfum
Orange 100%
Only in Artisan Pure Eau de Parfum
Petitgrain 58% Ginger 42%
Shared Notes
Amber 56% vs 21%
Only in Acidic Orange Eau de Parfum
Iris 44%
Only in Artisan Pure Eau de Parfum
Woody 28% Musk 27% Orris 23%

Accords

Acidic Orange Eau de Parfum Artisan Pure Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
100%
55%
Fresh Spicy
58%
Aromatic
58%
50%
Amber
Herbal
45%
Woody
43%
40%
Iris
35%
Powdery
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
55%
58%
58%
50%
45%
43%
40%
35%

Performance

Acidic Orange Eau de Parfum Artisan Pure Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Acidic Orange Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A pithy mandarin and bergamot opening over a soft amber-iris drydown sits squarely in warm-weather territory; summer is the strongest fit with spring close behind. The citrus brightness fades quickly in cold air and the composition lacks the depth for winter wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Modest projection and an unobtrusive citrus character read well for office days and casual wear; daytime dates work in warmer months. Formal evenings and gym sessions are weaker fits because the fragrance is too quiet for the first and too refined for the second.

Artisan Pure Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, light citrus and herbal profile, combined with generally moderate to weak performance, makes it ideal for casual summer outings, gym, or office environments where an inoffensive scent is preferred. It's too subdued for formal events or most date nights.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
86%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy accords and Petitgrain, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Acidic Orange Eau de Parfum
Artisan Pure Eau de Parfum
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