92%
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Catherine Eau de Parfum bottle Catherine
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 1978
£ Price Tier ££££
Florissa Eau de Parfum bottle Florissa

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Catherine
This perfume is a divisive one. You'll either love its clean, classic floral aldehydic scent, or you'll find it an unpleasant, synthetic 'goblin juice'. It performs well, so if you're a fan of the style, it's a bargain.
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Our Verdict - Florissa
Florissa is a proper '70s floral aldehyde that splits the crowd. Some find it a calming, dewy Edwardian garden, whilst others get a headache from the
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 1%
Floral 30% 25%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 18% 26%
Sweet 10% 11%
Warm 0% 1%
Woody 15% 11%
Earthy 13% 12%
Animalic 8% 5%
Fresh 23% 28%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Catherine EdP
Florissa EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 24% vs 25%
Jasmine 21% vs 24%
Only in Catherine
Iris 28%
Only in Florissa
Grass 22%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 31% vs 32%
Musk 26% vs 17%
Cedar 21% vs 28%
Only in Catherine
Sandalwood 21%
Only in Florissa
Coumarin 22%

Accords

Catherine Florissa
100%
Green
100%
70%
Fresh
98%
50%
White Floral
97%
64%
Woody
81%
80%
Aldehydic
71%
68%
Floral
51%
62%
Mossy
67%
Rose
64%
60%
Earthy
56%
60%
Powdery
51%
Musky
Soapy
50%
Green shared
100%
100%
Fresh shared
70%
98%
White Floral shared
50%
97%
Woody shared
64%
81%
Aldehydic shared
80%
71%
Floral shared
68%
51%
Mossy shared
62%
67%
64%
Earthy shared
60%
56%
60%
51%
50%

Performance

Catherine Florissa
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Catherine

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, soapy character and moderate sillage make it suitable for office and casual wear, providing a fresh aura without being overpowering. While long-lasting, it isn't overtly sensual for dates, but its elegance can work for some formal settings.

Florissa

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Given its potent aldehydes and classic floral-aldehyde profile, Florissa isn't an everyday office scent; a light hand is essential. It performs well for casual outings or formal events where its unique character can shine, and its vintage appeal makes it intriguing for a date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
90%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Green, Fresh, White Floral accords and Rose, Lily Of The Valley notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Catherine
Florissa
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