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Apollonia Eau de Parfum bottle Apollonia EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender F
2019 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Intimate Explode Eau de Parfum bottle Intimate Explode 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 - Intimate Explode EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Sex Bomb - a powdery fragrance led by White Floral, with musky depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Apollonia EDP
Intimate Explode EDP

Notes

Apollonia
Intimate Explode

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in Apollonia
Jasmine 100%
Only in Intimate Explode
White Floral 100%
Only in Apollonia
Orris 100%
Only in Intimate Explode
Violet 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 100%

Accords

Apollonia Intimate Explode
100%
Powdery
90%
99%
Musky
78%
89%
Iris
Floral
66%
54%
Earthy
Sweet
54%
48%
Animalic
Powdery shared
100%
90%
Musky shared
99%
78%
89%
66%
54%
54%
48%

Performance

Apollonia Intimate Explode
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.

Intimate Explode

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The powdery character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its powdery, musky signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Apollonia EDP
Intimate Explode EDP
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