Bee Eau de Parfum bottle Bee
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Al Contrario Eau de Parfum bottle Al Contrario

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bee Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper Marmite scent - you'll either adore its boozy, syrupy embrace or find yourself scrubbing it off in disgust. It's a genuine honey bomb, though some find it a bit too cloying, medicinal, or even like 'chocolate diaper'. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Al Contrario Eau de Parfum
Prepare for a deeply divisive fragrance that’s either a glorious gourmand fantasy or an unforgivable chemical mess. This isn't a safe blind buy, with some finding it a rich chocolate-hazelnut dream and others dismissing it as dusty cardboard or sickeningly sweet.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 4% 8%
Fruity 9% 0%
Green 0% 1%
Sweet 53% 55%
Warm 28% 16%
Woody 9% 15%
Earthy 8% 12%
Animalic 2% 1%
Fresh 0% 1%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bee EdP
Al Contrario EdP

Notes

Only in Bee Eau de Parfum
Rum 60% Davana 40%
Only in Al Contrario Eau de Parfum
Cacao Pod 43% Malt 31% Ebony 25%
Only in Bee Eau de Parfum
Honey 45% Bran 29% Cinnamon 27%
Only in Al Contrario Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 41% Tonka Bean 32% Orchid 28%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 29% vs 20%
Only in Bee Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 40% Cacao Pod 31%
Only in Al Contrario Eau de Parfum
Sugar Cane 32% Hazelnut 30% Benzoin 17%

Accords

Bee Eau de Parfum Al Contrario Eau de Parfum
100%
Honey
75%
Vanilla
100%
86%
Sweet
99%
61%
Woody
88%
78%
Warm Spicy
78%
52%
Cacao
67%
63%
Rum
Nutty
61%
Amber
58%
56%
Powdery
56%
52%
Cinnamon
51%
Floral
45%
Balsamic
44%
100%
Vanilla shared
75%
100%
Sweet shared
86%
99%
Woody shared
61%
88%
Warm Spicy shared
78%
78%
Cacao shared
52%
67%
Rum
63%
61%
58%
Powdery shared
56%
56%
52%
Floral shared
51%
45%
44%

Performance

Bee Eau de Parfum Al Contrario Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Bee Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and distinct sweetness make it too strong for the office, but perfect for a date when you want to make an impression. While it’s often described as a cozy everyday scent, the intensity means a light hand is needed for casual wear, and it leans too gourmand for formal events or sport.

Al Contrario Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Given its strong gourmand character and often reported moderate performance, it's best suited for date nights or casual, intimate settings where its subtle warmth can be appreciated. It's too rich and potentially distracting for an office environment and completely unsuitable for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
85%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Warm Spicy, Vanilla accords and Cacao Pod, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bee Eau de Parfum
Al Contrario Eau de Parfum
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