De Profundis Limited Edition Eau de Parfum vs Paris Eau de Parfum

De Profundis Limited Edition

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	2010
££££	Price Tier	££

Paris

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - De Profundis Limited Edition Eau de Parfum

A cool, melancholy chrysanthemum-and-violet floral wrapped in incense, ash, and quiet smoke. This 2015 Section d'Or edition takes the original De Profundis and dials up the meditative, almost funereal stillness. Polarising and slow to bloom - not a crowd-pleaser, but a quiet masterpiece for anyone who likes their florals introspective.

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Our Verdict - Paris Eau de Parfum

A perfectly balanced violet that's both refined and a bit aloof. Often described as elegant yet distinctly modern, Balenciaga Paris is a beloved, versatile scent that many lament has been discontinued.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	0%
Floral	85%	34%
Fruity	5%	0%
Green	65%	20%
Sweet	10%	12%
Warm	30%	4%
Woody	55%	22%
Earthy	45%	18%
Animalic	25%	0%
Fresh	40%	22%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

De Profundis Limited Edition EdP

Paris EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Green 57% Floral 43%

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in De Profundis Limited Edition Eau de Parfum

Green 57% Floral 43%

Shared Notes

Violet 37% vs 28%

Only in De Profundis Limited Edition Eau de Parfum

Chrysanthemum 40% Spicy 23%

Only in Paris Eau de Parfum

Violet Leaf 24% Cedar 17% Carnation 16% Patchouli 14%

Only in De Profundis Limited Edition Eau de Parfum

Incense 42% Ash 30% Woody 28%

Accords

De Profundis Limited Edition Eau de Parfum Paris Eau de Parfum

100%

Smoky

52%

Violet Floral

100%

36%

Powdery

85%

41%

Woody

82%

Ozonic

80%

73%

Green

46%

61%

Floral

73%

68%

Herbal

Aquatic

67%

Warm Spicy

60%

56%

Amber

Patchouli

51%

Smoky

100%

Violet Floral shared

52%

100%

Powdery shared

36%

85%

Woody shared

41%

82%

Ozonic

80%

Green shared

73%

46%

Floral shared

61%

73%

Herbal

68%

Aquatic

67%

Warm Spicy

60%

Amber

56%

Patchouli

51%

Performance

De Profundis Limited Edition Eau de Parfum Paris Eau de Parfum

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

De Profundis Limited Edition Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

A cool, contemplative floral that suits autumn and winter best - the chrysanthemum and incense feel right against grey light. Spring works for the fresh green opening, but summer is too warm for the melancholy.

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date Casual

Formal and contemplative occasions only - quiet dinners, gallery visits, slow nights in. Too cerebral and slow-blooming for the office, too refined for sport, too unusual for casual rotation.

Paris Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

Also Works:

Summer Autumn

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its moderate sillage and elegant, clean profile make it ideal for office and casual wear, projecting sophistication without overwhelming. While versatile, its subtle nature might be less impactful for truly formal events or high-energy sport. Many reviewers explicitly mention it as a work-day go-to.