Active Eau de Parfum vs Draconis Extrait

Active

Edp	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
-	Year	2019
£	Price Tier	££

Draconis

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A

Active

B

Draconis

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Active Eau de Parfum

A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Givenchy Play (2008) - the bitter-orange and coffee fougere by Dominique Ropion that became Justin Timberlake's quiet hit, here translated into a four-citrus opening over coffee, pepper, and a vetiver-patchouli close. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime casual and office wear.

Our Verdict - Draconis Extrait

This one's a bit of a chameleon: a brighter, sharper take on a classic vetiver that divides opinion. Some find it a superior alternative to Terre d'Hermes, while others feel it's just 'basic' or too harsh up front. Give it time to settle; the drydown is where the magic (or indeed, the mediocrity) happens.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	90%	30%
Floral	10%	12%
Fruity	40%	3%
Green	30%	9%
Sweet	35%	6%
Warm	55%	22%
Woody	60%	15%
Earthy	55%	18%
Animalic	10%	1%
Fresh	80%	21%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Active EdP

Draconis Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes

Grapefruit 27% vs 35%

Bergamot 22% vs 28%

Only in Active Eau de Parfum

Bitter Orange 33% Mandarin 17%

Only in Draconis Extrait

Lemon 37%

Shared Notes

Pepper 27% vs 54%

Only in Active Eau de Parfum

Coffee 35% Amyris 22% Tobacco Blossom 16%

Only in Draconis Extrait

Geranium 46%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 58% vs 36%

Patchouli 41% vs 25%

Only in Draconis Extrait

Frankincense 20% Amber 18%

Accords

Active Eau de Parfum Draconis Extrait

95%

Citrus

100%

80%

Fresh Spicy

95%

55%

Aromatic

90%

70%

Warm Spicy

56%

65%

Woody

67%

Earthy

57%

50%

Coffee

Patchouli

47%

Amber

46%

Citrus shared

95%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

80%

95%

Aromatic shared

55%

90%

Warm Spicy shared

70%

56%

Woody shared

65%

67%

Earthy

57%

Coffee

50%

Patchouli

47%

Amber

46%

Performance

Active Eau de Parfum Draconis Extrait

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Intimate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Active Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

The bitter-orange and grapefruit opening lands brightest in spring and early summer; the coffee-pepper-vetiver heart and base give it autumn carry too. Less suited to deep winter where the citrus fades faster.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Sport

A clean unisex citrus-coffee with intimate sillage is a natural fit for casual day wear and office; the coffee depth makes it work for daytime dates. Lacks the gravitas or trail for formal evenings.

Draconis Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its versatile profile, with a fresh opening and a refined woody-spicy drydown, makes it suitable for many occasions. While its sillage is moderate, it's generally considered inoffensive for office wear, and its sophisticated warmth fits well for casual outings or dates.