Cafe Eau de Parfum bottle Cafe
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1978 Year 2020
£ Price Tier ££££
Salt Eau de Parfum bottle Salt

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Cafe
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cafe
Cafe is a divisive little number. Some adore its vintage spice as a lighter, more wearable Opium twin, while others find it a cheap, fleeting disappointment. Approach with caution and an open mind.
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Our Verdict - Salt
Salt is a clever, atmospheric scent that conjures windswept coastal landscapes without resorting to typical marine notes. It's a subtle, naturalistic aroma that polarises slightly but mostly garners praise for its unique take on freshness, though some find its fleeting performance a let-down.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 9%
Floral 10% 13%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 18% 23%
Sweet 7% 7%
Warm 19% 17%
Woody 22% 19%
Earthy 23% 27%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 15% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cafe EdP
Salt EdP

Notes

Accords

Cafe Salt
100%
Warm Spicy
98%
95%
Aromatic
100%
97%
Woody
98%
69%
Patchouli
75%
68%
Earthy
64%
65%
Citrus
52%
Rose
62%
Musky
62%
61%
Fresh Spicy
61%
Powdery
58%
Amber
56%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
98%
Aromatic shared
95%
100%
Woody shared
97%
98%
Patchouli shared
69%
75%
Earthy shared
68%
64%
65%
Rose shared
52%
62%
62%
Fresh Spicy shared
61%
61%
58%
56%

Performance

Cafe Salt
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Cafe

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its warm, spicy character and a notable sillage make it better suited for evening or leisure wear rather than a quiet office. While some find it light enough for summer, the consensus leans towards cooler weather, making it versatile for casual outings but perhaps too bold for every formal event.

Salt

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, subtle, and naturalistic aromatic profile makes it ideal for casual wear and even office settings, as it stays close to the skin. While it works year-round, its freshness suits warmer weather and active use, though its poor longevity might disappoint.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
82%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Patchouli, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cafe
Salt
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