TO BE The Queen Eau de Parfum bottle TO BE The Queen
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2013 Year 2024
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Always Red Femme Eau de Toilette bottle Always Red Femme

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TO BE The Queen
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - TO BE The Queen
This one's a divisive brew; a love-it-or-hate-it patchouli bomb masquerading as a fruity floral. If you're after a loud, sweet, and synthetic ride, this might just be your bargain queen. Prepare for opinions, strong ones.
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Our Verdict - Always Red Femme
A cheerfully vibrant fruity floral, Always Red Femme is a common-vibe crowd-pleaser that's perfect for chasing away the early spring blues. Don't expect groundbreaking complexity, but do expect compliments and a mood boost.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17% 6%
Floral 14% 19%
Fruity 28% 32%
Green 5% 9%
Sweet 30% 27%
Warm 2% 5%
Woody 12% 12%
Earthy 11% 16%
Animalic 6% 2%
Fresh 15% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
TO BE The Queen EdP
Always Red Femme EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 21% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 34% vs 28%
Vanilla 25% vs 28%
Cedar 19% vs 23%
Only in TO BE The Queen
Musk 20%
Only in Always Red Femme
Oakmoss 19%

Accords

TO BE The Queen Always Red Femme
100%
Fruity
100%
87%
Sweet
61%
74%
Woody
83%
71%
Patchouli
60%
63%
Citrus
62%
Powdery
56%
Vanilla
60%
Green
58%
Floral
58%
Aromatic
56%
54%
Fresh
Balsamic
54%
Earthy
52%
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Sweet shared
87%
61%
Woody shared
74%
83%
Patchouli shared
71%
60%
63%
62%
Vanilla shared
56%
60%
58%
58%
56%
54%
54%
52%

Performance

TO BE The Queen Always Red Femme
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

TO BE The Queen

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its strong projection and longevity, coupled with a distinctly fruity-sweet and potent patchouli character, make it less suited for professional environments. However, its bold and playful nature can work well for casual outings or dates where you want to stand out, though some find it too artificial for a formal setting.

Always Red Femme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate projection and generally inoffensive fruity-floral profile make it suitable for casual wear and the office. It lacks the gravitas for formal events but its fresh, uplifting character is great for everyday activities and even a daytime casual date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
82%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Woody, Sweet accords and Jasmine, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

TO BE The Queen
Always Red Femme
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