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Which Should You Buy?
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Nasomatto Narcotic Venus (2008) - Alessandro Gualtieri's narcotic-tuberose extrait that married heady white florals with a soft animalic underside, here translated into an EDP-strength reading with the tuberose-lily-jasmine heart still intact. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and warm-weather wear.
This tuberose-led white floral is a divisive beast: some find it a captivating masterpiece, others a headache-inducing floral bomb. Test it first to see which side of the elegant fence you land on.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 12% |
| Floral | 95% | 40% |
| Fruity | 20% | 2% |
| Green | 50% | 9% |
| Sweet | 40% | 17% |
| Warm | 35% | 13% |
| Woody | 20% | 3% |
| Earthy | 20% | 0% |
| Animalic | 55% | 23% |
| Fresh | 30% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Heady tuberose-lily-jasmine compositions are warm-weather natural - summer is the strongest fit with spring close behind. Less suited to colder seasons where the white-floral character can read out of context.
Occasions
Narcotic white floral with an indolic heart is a classic date and evening-wear pick; can carry a formal evening at low dosage. Too heady for office or sport.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
While many praise its elegance, the EDP can be quite potent, making it less ideal for the office unless applied sparingly. Its sensual white floral heart makes it perfect for dates and formal events, though some find it versatile enough for daily casual wear. Definitely skip for the gym.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Tuberose, White Floral, Animalic accords and Tuberose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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