Glow Eau de Toilette bottle Glow
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2013 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Vele Eau de Parfum bottle Vele

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Glow
This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some love its light, fruity shampoo vibe, while others are seriously underwhelmed by its fleeting presence. Expect a lovely, albeit brief, tropical escape.
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Our Verdict - Vele
Vele is a divisive creature: a bold, green tropical that evokes either lush jungle perfection or pine cleaning product. It's a unique take on summer, managing to be both fresh and creamy, but definitely not a safe blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 1%
Floral 18% 26%
Fruity 28% 26%
Green 10% 14%
Sweet 35% 32%
Warm 8% 10%
Woody 8% 5%
Earthy 4% 4%
Animalic 9% 7%
Fresh 15% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Glow EdT
Vele EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 26% vs 16%
Vanilla 25% vs 18%
Amber 24% vs 15%

Accords

Glow Vele
100%
Fruity
91%
Tropical
100%
64%
Green
91%
66%
Sweet
90%
47%
Vanilla
63%
55%
Powdery
60%
Floral
60%
49%
Fresh
57%
Woody
55%
Fruity shared
100%
91%
100%
Green shared
64%
91%
Sweet shared
66%
90%
Vanilla shared
47%
63%
Powdery shared
55%
60%
60%
Fresh shared
49%
57%
55%

Performance

Glow Vele
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Glow

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its notoriously poor longevity and light sillage make it suitable for office wear where it won't offend. The fresh, fruity profile lends itself perfectly to casual daytime wear, especially in warmer weather, but lacks the depth for formal events or evening dates.

Vele

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its bold tropical and green character, with good longevity, makes it a bit too much for a formal office setting. However, it's perfect for casual outings and dates, particularly in warmer weather, where its unique profile can shine without being overwhelming.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Green, Fruity, Sweet accords and Heliotrope, Green notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Glow
Vele
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