Samia Eau de Parfum vs Jour 3 Eau de Parfum

Samia

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
-	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	££

Jour 3

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Samia

This one's a proper throwback. Samia is a powerhouse - an old-school siren with serious projection and staying power. It's not for the faint-hearted, drawing clear comparisons to classic, bold fragrances.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Jour 3

This one's a quiet charmer, a unisex woody-musk that's easy to live with but still feels a bit special. It's not a shouty statement, more a gentle, comforting presence for times when you just want to smell good.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	15%
Floral	17%	17%
Fruity	3%	11%
Green	3%	3%
Sweet	17%	18%
Warm	3%	8%
Woody	29%	22%
Earthy	9%	10%
Animalic	15%	17%
Fresh	12%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Samia EdP

Jour 3 EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot 57% Floral 43%

Top Notes

Bergamot 56% Violet 44%

Heart Notes

Woody 100%

Shared Notes

Bergamot 57% vs 55%

Only in Samia

Floral 43%

Only in Jour 3

Violet 44%

Shared Notes

Woody 100% vs 64%

Only in Jour 3

Raspberry 35%

Shared Notes

Musk 60% vs 56%

Only in Samia

Vanilla 40%

Only in Jour 3

Amber 43%

Accords

Samia Jour 3

100%

Woody

100%

94%

Citrus

58%

93%

Floral

83%

Musky

45%

76%

Powdery

44%

72%

Vanilla

62%

Fresh Spicy

45%

49%

Aromatic

Woody shared

100%

Citrus shared

94%

58%

Floral

93%

Musky shared

83%

45%

Powdery shared

76%

44%

Vanilla

72%

Fresh Spicy shared

62%

45%

Aromatic

49%

Performance

Samia Jour 3

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Samia

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its intense sillage and longevity, Samia is far too potent for an office setting. It's better suited for evenings out or formal events where its commanding presence can shine without overwhelming a close space.

Jour 3

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its soft projection and clean, musky-woody character make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, ensuring it won't offend. It's too subtle for a grand formal event and not fresh enough for strenuous activity.