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

De Profundis

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2011	Year	2015
££	Price Tier	££££

De Profundis Limited Edition

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - De Profundis Eau de Parfum

This is a polarising masterpiece: a hauntingly beautiful, gothic floral that's either bottled melancholy or just a fancy floral. It's not for everyone, but if you're after something truly unique and emotionally resonant, it's worth seeking out - provided you can actually find a bottle.

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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.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	5%
Floral	22%	85%
Fruity	9%	5%
Green	26%	65%
Sweet	9%	10%
Warm	10%	30%
Woody	3%	55%
Earthy	24%	45%
Animalic	1%	25%
Fresh	15%	40%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

De Profundis EdP

De Profundis Limited Edition EdP

Notes

Only in De Profundis Limited Edition Eau de Parfum

Green 57% Floral 43%

Shared Notes

Chrysanthemum 22% vs 39%

Violet 17% vs 37%

Only in De Profundis Eau de Parfum

Green 21% Soil Tincture 16% Incense 11% Plum 11%

Only in De Profundis Limited Edition Eau de Parfum

Spicy 23%

Only in De Profundis Limited Edition Eau de Parfum

Incense 42% Ash 30% Woody 28%

Accords

De Profundis Eau de Parfum De Profundis Limited Edition Eau de Parfum

100%

Green

73%

55%

Smoky

100%

90%

Herbal

68%

85%

Violet Floral

52%

80%

Earthy

72%

Woody

41%

68%

Powdery

36%

65%

Floral

61%

60%

Fresh Spicy

58%

Amber

56%

Green shared

100%

73%

Smoky shared

55%

100%

Herbal shared

90%

68%

Violet Floral shared

85%

52%

Earthy

80%

Woody shared

72%

41%

Powdery shared

68%

36%

Floral shared

65%

61%

Fresh Spicy

60%

Amber shared

58%

56%

Performance

De Profundis Eau de Parfum De Profundis Limited Edition Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Beast (10+h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

De Profundis Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date

Its unique, introspective nature makes it less suitable for high-energy or casual settings. It's more of a contemplative, personal scent, fitting for formal events or intimate moments where its character can be appreciated without being overwhelming.

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.