87%
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Principle Eau de Parfum bottle Principle
Edt Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2020 Year -
£ Price Tier £
Wood & Sage Eau de Toilette bottle Wood & Sage

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Principle
Principle is a fresh and budget-friendly choice, offering a light citrus and fruity scent suitable for daily wear.
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Our Verdict - Wood & Sage
This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some rave about its uncanny resemblance to a certain high-end scent (with better performance, no less!), while others find it a pale imitation or just plain 'old wood cabinet'. Expect a fresh, woody vibe with divisive peachy undertones.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 30% 35%
Floral 4% 4%
Fruity 25% 16%
Green 11% 2%
Sweet 12% 10%
Warm 0% 0%
Woody 13% 22%
Earthy 2% 3%
Animalic 14% 12%
Fresh 36% 32%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Principle EdT
Wood & Sage EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 53% vs 100%
Only in Principle
Lime 47%
Only in Principle
Pear 50% Apple 50%
Only in Wood & Sage
Rainwater 59% Peach 41%
Shared Notes
Musk 57% vs 39%
Cedar 42% vs 60%

Accords

Principle Wood & Sage
40%
Woody
100%
90%
Citrus
72%
Aquatic
82%
30%
Musky
77%
Powdery
75%
70%
Fruity
57%
Fresh
65%
Aromatic
50%
Sweet
46%
Woody shared
40%
100%
Citrus shared
90%
72%
82%
Musky shared
30%
77%
75%
Fruity shared
70%
57%
65%
50%
46%

Performance

Principle Wood & Sage
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Principle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Principle is predominantly fresh and fruity, making it ideal for warmer months like spring and summer. Its lighter profile is less suited to colder seasons.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its light and fresh profile is perfect for casual outings, daytime dates, and a refreshing presence in the office. Less suited to formal or sporty settings due to its low intensity.

Wood & Sage

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and woody profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear, office settings, and sport, provided it's worn with a light hand. The mixed reviews on performance mean it's not a powerhouse, which also helps its versatility for daily wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
91%
Accord
63%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Citrus, Fruity accords and Lemon, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Principle
Wood & Sage
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