Zest di Sorrento Eau de Parfum bottle Zest di Sorrento
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Shadow of Your Smile Eau de Parfum bottle Shadow of Your Smile

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Zest di Sorrento Eau de Parfum
This one sparks strong opinions: some hail it as the ultimate citrus, a juicy, spicy delight, while others find the lemon too sweet, artificial, or simply underwhelming. If you're after a photorealistic Sorrento lemon, you might be disappointed - but if you're open to a modern, woody take on citrus, give it a go.
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Our Verdict - Shadow of Your Smile Eau de Parfum
Skip this one. It's a bland, uninspired citrus floral that disappears faster than your hopes for a decent blind buy. Don't fall for the fancy name; it’s a total letdown in a bottle.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 46% 37%
Floral 26% 24%
Fruity 2% 4%
Green 5% 6%
Sweet 7% 10%
Warm 0% 1%
Woody 15% 16%
Earthy 4% 2%
Animalic 0% 12%
Fresh 36% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Zest di Sorrento EdP
Shadow of Your Smile EdP

Notes

Zest di Sorrento Eau de Parfum
Shadow of Your Smile Eau de Parfum

Base Notes

Only in Shadow of Your Smile Eau de Parfum
Lemon 40% Bergamot 35% Orange 25%
Shared Notes
Neroli 18% vs 50%
Only in Zest di Sorrento Eau de Parfum
Lemon 35% Lemon Blossom 28% Woody 18%
Only in Shadow of Your Smile Eau de Parfum
Jasmine 25% Geranium 25%
Only in Shadow of Your Smile Eau de Parfum
Cedar 55% Musk 45%

Accords

Zest di Sorrento Eau de Parfum Shadow of Your Smile Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
100%
66%
White Floral
55%
47%
Aromatic
55%
52%
Woody
45%
46%
Fresh
47%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
White Floral shared
66%
55%
Aromatic shared
47%
55%
Woody shared
52%
45%
Fresh shared
46%
47%

Performance

Zest di Sorrento Eau de Parfum Shadow of Your Smile Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Zest di Sorrento Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Given its strong citrus, fresh accords, and tendency to be a 'crowd-pleaser' for some, it's a solid casual and sport option. Performance is cited as good to strong, which might make it a bit much for a formal setting or an office with strict scent sensitivity, though the woody drydown offers some versatility for dates.

Shadow of Your Smile Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Sport
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its weak performance and extremely light citrus-floral profile make it mostly suitable for casual, inoffensive wear, though it's far too fleeting for any significant occasion. The lack of projection makes it acceptable for an office if you want to smell like nothing very quickly, and its freshness lends itself to sport, if only for a short burst.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
84%
Accord
93%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, White Floral accords and Neroli, Lemon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Zest di Sorrento Eau de Parfum
Shadow of Your Smile Eau de Parfum
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