Wayward Charlie Eau de Parfum bottle Wayward Charlie
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2004
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Basic Instinct Eau de Parfum bottle Basic Instinct

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Wayward Charlie Eau de Parfum
Wayward Charlie is absolutely not for the faint of heart - it's a divisive, oddball tuberose that demands confidence and a taste for the unconventional. Don't expect a crowd-pleaser; this one's for the bold.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Basic Instinct Eau de Parfum
This isn't your average Victoria's Secret fare - it's a divisive throwback, earning both passionate adoration and strong 'old lady' accusations. Expect a bold, confident statement, not a subtle crowd-pleaser.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 0%
Floral 40% 39%
Fruity 10% 24%
Green 2% 3%
Sweet 33% 35%
Warm 8% 4%
Woody 6% 8%
Earthy 12% 17%
Animalic 6% 6%
Fresh 6% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Wayward Charlie EdP
Basic Instinct EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tuberose 43% vs 14%
Only in Wayward Charlie Eau de Parfum
Lily 35% Orchid 22%
Only in Wayward Charlie Eau de Parfum
Monoï 40% Patchouli 31% Vanilla 29%

Accords

Wayward Charlie Eau de Parfum Basic Instinct Eau de Parfum
100%
White Floral
100%
Fruity
91%
Patchouli
77%
66%
Tuberose
65%
46%
Sweet
63%
Rose
58%
Woody
58%
Lactonic
52%
46%
Animalic
51%
49%
Tropical
44%
Coconut
44%
Tobacco
White Floral shared
100%
100%
91%
77%
Tuberose shared
66%
65%
Sweet shared
46%
63%
58%
58%
52%
Animalic shared
46%
51%
49%
44%
44%

Performance

Wayward Charlie Eau de Parfum Basic Instinct Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Wayward Charlie Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

This powerful, long-lasting scent with significant projection is too assertive for the office. Its unique, sensual character makes it ideal for dates and evening events, while its intensity is best for casual wear when you want to make a statement.

Basic Instinct Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its bold white floral and patchouli accords, described as potent and long-lasting by reviewers, make it too assertive for the office or casual daywear. This fragrance shines brightest for evening events or intimate date nights, where its sensual and mysterious character can truly develop.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
87%
Accord
57%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Tuberose, Sweet accords and Tuberose, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Wayward Charlie Eau de Parfum
Basic Instinct Eau de Parfum
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