Young Empress For Women
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2010 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Preppy Princess
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Which Should You Buy?
A budget take on Vera Wang's Preppy Princess. Young Empress captures the sweet apple-and-berry opening over honeysuckle, jasmine and creamy coconut that defines the playful original, but Perfume Parlour's version reads more balanced where the original leaned greener, and like Preppy Princess the staying power stays modest after the first hour.
This one's a divisive pick that often smells generic to some, but utterly charming to others. Don't let the 'princess' branding fool you; it’s a sweet, fresh, and surprisingly woody fruity-floral that transcends age, if you can find a genuine bottle.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 7% |
| Floral | 27% | 28% |
| Fruity | 30% | 28% |
| Green | 5% | 5% |
| Sweet | 31% | 29% |
| Warm | 0% | 0% |
| Woody | 13% | 18% |
| Earthy | 4% | 5% |
| Animalic | 2% | 2% |
| Fresh | 13% | 12% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The sweet apple-and-berry fruit over coconut and soft florals feels bright and breezy, made for warm spring and summer days.
Occasions
Its playful, youthful character is an easy casual and daily companion, sweet enough for soft dates.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, fruity-floral character and moderate projection make it a great casual choice. While some find it suitable for day-into-night, its generally light performance and playful nature mean it's less suited for formal events or an office where subtlety is key.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Fresh, Fruity accords and Coconut, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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