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Apollonia Eau de Parfum bottle Apollonia EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2019 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Delighted Eau de Parfum bottle Delighted EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Apollonia EDP
Apollonia is a deeply divisive scent. Some find it a 'cold,' 'lunar' masterpiece - soft, graceful, and pure. Others are put off by a 'sharp acetone' opening or find it 'boring,' 'dated,' or simply 'blah.' Its 'intimate' sillage is often noted, with some finding it 'overpriced for what it offers.'
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Our Verdict - Delighted EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jean Patou - Joy - a floral fragrance led by Tuberose, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, with powdery depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Apollonia EDP
Delighted EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orris 100% vs 46%
Only in Delighted
Jasmine 54%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 53%
Only in Delighted
Sandalwood 47%

Accords

Apollonia Delighted
100%
Powdery
78%
99%
Musky
66%
Floral
90%
89%
Iris
54%
Earthy
Woody
54%
48%
Animalic
Powdery shared
100%
78%
Musky shared
99%
66%
90%
89%
54%
54%
48%

Performance

Apollonia Delighted
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Apollonia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, subtle nature make it highly suitable for office wear without being intrusive. However, some find it "boring," which could limit its appeal for dates or formal events where a more impactful scent might be desired. The powdery, non-energetic profile makes it less ideal for sport.

Delighted

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Apollonia EDP
Delighted EDP
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