Soir de Lune Eau de Parfum vs Passion Dance Eau de Parfum

Soir de Lune

Edp	Concentration	Edp
F	Gender	U
2006	Year	2003
££££	Price Tier	£

Passion Dance

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Soir de Lune Eau de Parfum

A bold, honey-drenched chypre with vintage bones and aristocratic polish. Soir de Lune is not for the faint of heart-its mossy, spicy, floral complexity commands attention and rewards those with a taste for true perfumery.

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Our Verdict - Passion Dance Eau de Parfum

Passion Dance is truly divisive. Some rave about its unique dark rose and woody facets, praising it as a hidden gem that smells far more expensive than it is. Others find it harsh and suffocating, equating it to 'moldy grapefruit' or even a 'graveyard' smell. Definitely not a safe blind buy.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	21%
Floral	24%	22%
Fruity	6%	9%
Green	7%	9%
Sweet	20%	16%
Warm	14%	4%
Woody	12%	12%
Earthy	14%	17%
Animalic	6%	7%
Fresh	13%	19%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Soir de Lune EdP

Passion Dance EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Lemon 15% vs 31%

Only in Soir de Lune Eau de Parfum

Coriander 19% Pepper 18% Nutmeg 18% Bergamot 16% Mandarin 15%

Only in Passion Dance Eau de Parfum

Grapefruit 41% Papaya 27%

Shared Notes

Rose 20% vs 28%

Jasmine 15% vs 17%

Only in Soir de Lune Eau de Parfum

Mimosa 18% Iris 16% Peach 15% Lily Of The Valley 15%

Only in Passion Dance Eau de Parfum

Narcissus 21% Immortelle 17% Water Lily 17%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 21% vs 22%

Patchouli 20% vs 20%

Musk 18% vs 13%

Sandalwood 17% vs 13%

Only in Soir de Lune Eau de Parfum

Honey 22%

Only in Passion Dance Eau de Parfum

Amber 15% Vetiver 15%

Accords

Soir de Lune Eau de Parfum Passion Dance Eau de Parfum

70%

Woody

100%

90%

Earthy

96%

95%

Honey

60%

Rose

87%

85%

Mossy

82%

Citrus

82%

50%

Patchouli

75%

70%

Floral

70%

Warm Spicy

67%

Aromatic

62%

60%

Fresh Spicy

Yellow Floral

52%

50%

Powdery

Woody shared

70%

100%

Earthy shared

90%

96%

Honey

95%

Rose shared

60%

87%

Mossy shared

85%

82%

Citrus

82%

Patchouli shared

50%

75%

Floral shared

70%

Warm Spicy

67%

Aromatic

62%

Fresh Spicy

60%

Yellow Floral

52%

Powdery

50%

Performance

Soir de Lune Eau de Parfum Passion Dance Eau de Parfum

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Soir de Lune Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

The rich mossy honeyed base and bold spicy florals shine in cool weather, making this ideal for fall and winter, but the chypre freshness and peach allow for springtime wear. It can overwhelm in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

This is a sophisticated, opulent chypre best suited for formal events or evening dates. Its strong sillage and vintage aura make it challenging for office use and unsuitable for sporty occasions.

Passion Dance Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its strong, often described as 'heavy' and 'masculine' character, makes it less suitable for office or casual daytime wear. However, its intensity and complex woody-rose profile are ideal for making a bold statement on a date or for an evening formal event, with many reviews suggesting it's best for night.