91%
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Skin Eau de Parfum bottle Skin
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2002 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Koiame Eau de Parfum bottle Koiame

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Skin Eau de Parfum
This discontinued gem is a true crowd-pleaser, perpetually missed by its devotees who hail it as a unique, versatile, 'second skin' scent that garners endless compliments. A few find it too green or 'aftershave-y', but for most, it's liquid gold.
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Our Verdict - Koiame Eau de Parfum
This one is a fresh, clean crowd-pleaser for those who love that 'just showered' feeling. However, for some, its shampoo-esque simplicity might lean towards the bland. It's safe, but not a showstopper.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 11%
Floral 25% 28%
Fruity 10% 13%
Green 11% 15%
Sweet 14% 14%
Warm 3% 0%
Woody 20% 11%
Earthy 14% 11%
Animalic 8% 11%
Fresh 19% 23%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Skin EdP
Koiame EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 16% vs 19%
Bergamot 14% vs 11%
Mandarin 12% vs 11%
Lemon 12% vs 11%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 23% vs 15%
Rose 22% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Musk 28% vs 40%
Cedar 27% vs 29%
Oakmoss 23% vs 29%
Only in Skin Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 21%

Accords

Skin Eau de Parfum Koiame Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
71%
77%
Fruity
100%
66%
Green
96%
94%
Woody
48%
Floral
88%
60%
Fresh
79%
69%
Ozonic
68%
Musky
52%
62%
Aquatic
68%
57%
Powdery
50%
54%
Sweet
47%
Citrus shared
100%
71%
Fruity shared
77%
100%
Green shared
66%
96%
Woody shared
94%
48%
88%
Fresh shared
60%
79%
69%
Musky shared
68%
52%
Aquatic shared
62%
68%
Powdery shared
57%
50%
Sweet shared
54%
47%

Performance

Skin Eau de Parfum Koiame Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Skin Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its clean, fresh, and citrusy profile makes it highly appropriate for office and casual wear, despite some mentions of good projection. The 'second skin' quality and sensual drydown also lend it well to date nights, though its lightness might be overshadowed in very formal settings.

Koiame Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its light, clean, and inoffensive character, often compared to shampoo, makes it ideal for office and casual wear. The relatively low projection and delicate nature mean it wouldn't be strong enough for formal events, nor particularly alluring for dates, but it's great for warmer weather or a post-gym refresh.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
91%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Woody, Fruity accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Skin Eau de Parfum
Koiame Eau de Parfum
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