Discover Red Berries & Rose
| Edt | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2015 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ylang Ylang Nosy Be Extrait
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Which Should You Buy?
A budget-friendly dupe for Armani Si that charms with sweet berries, creamy vanilla, and soft rose. Hugely versatile and inviting, it outperforms its price with charming wearability and a feel-good signature.
This Ylang Ylang Extrait is a perplexing blend; intensely rich and creamy but surprisingly lacking in the performance you'd expect from an extrait. It's a love-it-or-leave-it affair, with some finding it a bold, beautiful floral while others are left underwhelmed by its projection and longevity.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 2% |
| Floral | 30% | 34% |
| Fruity | 27% | 28% |
| Green | 7% | 5% |
| Sweet | 38% | 40% |
| Warm | 10% | 4% |
| Woody | 2% | 0% |
| Earthy | 4% | 0% |
| Animalic | 7% | 14% |
| Fresh | 12% | 10% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Red Berries & Rose shines in spring and fall thanks to its vibrant fruity opening and warm, cozy vanilla-amber base. The sweetness and moderate projection make it less suited for very hot or very cold days, but it adapts well to mild summer or winter weather.
Occasions
Its approachable sweetness and moderate sillage make it perfect for daily wear, dates, or the office without overwhelming. It is less fitting for formal events or sport due to its gourmand warmth and cozy, inviting vibe.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Despite being an extrait, community reviews suggest intimate sillage and moderate longevity, making it less disruptive for proximity. Its rich, sweet, and floral profile is best suited for evening wear or cooler weather events, lending itself well to dates and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Fruity, Vanilla accords and Rose, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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