Perseus Eau de Parfum vs Lantern Reed Eau de Parfum

Perseus

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2024	Year	2019
££££	Price Tier	££

Lantern Reed

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Perseus

B

Lantern Reed

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Perseus Eau de Parfum

Perseus is a divisive beast: some rave about its 'nuclear' fresh longevity and bright, modern citrus; others dismiss it as a sour, overpriced clone of Terre d'Hermes. Either way, it's a bold take on a classic profile, so don't blind buy.

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Our Verdict - Lantern Reed Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Expect a divisive green-citrus opening that morphs into something unexpectedly animalistic before settling into a powdery, smoky dry-down. Definitely not for a blind buy.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	31%	34%
Floral	9%	9%
Fruity	12%	3%
Green	11%	15%
Sweet	12%	13%
Warm	4%	4%
Woody	27%	19%
Earthy	10%	15%
Animalic	5%	0%
Fresh	21%	21%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Perseus EdP

Lantern Reed EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Grapefruit 42% Bergamot 33% Blackcurrant 25%

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Perseus Eau de Parfum

Grapefruit 42% Bergamot 33% Blackcurrant 25%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 38% vs 26%

Only in Perseus Eau de Parfum

Mandarin 34% Geranium 27%

Only in Lantern Reed Eau de Parfum

Grapefruit 26% Lemongrass 22% Vanilla 13% Iris 13%

Only in Perseus Eau de Parfum

Woody 20% Cashmere Wood 18% Ambergris 17% Fir Resin 16% Cedar 16% Tonka Bean 13%

Accords

Perseus Eau de Parfum Lantern Reed Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

100%

94%

Woody

58%

76%

Aromatic

77%

65%

Fresh Spicy

61%

46%

Earthy

55%

47%

Amber

Citrus shared

100%

Woody shared

94%

58%

Aromatic shared

76%

77%

Fresh Spicy shared

65%

61%

Earthy shared

46%

55%

Amber

47%

Performance

Perseus Eau de Parfum Lantern Reed Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Perseus Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage for a freshie make it versatile, leaning casual for daytime but adaptable. Reviewers mention it working well for a full workday and warm weather, indicating strong performance in various settings.

Lantern Reed Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its distinctive and evolving profile makes it less suitable for formal or office settings where it might be distracting. However, its unusual character could spark intrigue on a casual date or for everyday wear when you want to stand out.