L'Eau d'Issey Solar Violet Intense
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 1994 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Charlie White
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Which Should You Buy?
A luminous, modern violet that balances aquatic freshness with powdery softness. Its gentle projection and clean, optimistic vibe make it a versatile daily signature for lovers of understated, contemporary florals.
Charlie White is an enigma; a fresh, clean scent that's loved for its watery florals, but bafflingly controversial for its notorious 'pencil shavings' or 'gasoline' scent. It's a divisive cheapie with a cult following, often praised for its nostalgic charm but criticised for reformulation woes.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 48% | 49% |
| Fruity | 23% | 25% |
| Green | 11% | 10% |
| Sweet | 26% | 25% |
| Warm | 0% | 0% |
| Woody | 5% | 0% |
| Earthy | 11% | 1% |
| Animalic | 0% | 2% |
| Fresh | 18% | 29% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Solar Violet shines brightest in spring with its dewy floral and fresh pear, ideal for crisp or warming air. Summer is suitable due to its airy, watery violet, but the delicate powdery notes are less suited to winter's weight or fall's coziness.
Occasions
The gentle projection and soft, clean character make it perfect for office and casual wear. Its powdery, fresh floralcy fits daytime dates, while its subtlety is less suited to formal evenings or energetic sports settings.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and often subtle profile makes it an excellent choice for office wear or casual daytime activities where you don't want to offend. The lack of strong projection and sweetness makes it less suitable for formal events or romantic dates, but it gets a boost for sport from its aquatic and ozonic character.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aquatic, Fresh, Fruity accords and Violet notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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