Sublime Eau de Parfum bottle Sublime
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1992 Year 1992
££ Price Tier ££
Rapture Eau de Parfum bottle Rapture

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sublime
This is a real marmite scent - you'll either adore its warm, golden embrace or find it a bit too much. Sublime is a truly classic, sophisticated floral that demands attention, but be warned: reformulations divide opinion, so hunt for a vintage bottle if you want the full, unadulterated experience.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Rapture
A divisive yet iconic '90s amber floral, Rapture is truly a love-it-or-hate-it scent. For some, it's a nostalgic trip back to Victoria's Secret's boldest era; for others, it's an overpowering "granny" fragrance best left in the past. One thing's for sure: it's anything but subtle.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20% 15%
Floral 39% 47%
Fruity 5% 2%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 26% 32%
Warm 7% 8%
Woody 6% 2%
Earthy 10% 3%
Animalic 15% 11%
Fresh 15% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sublime EdP
Rapture EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 28% vs 34%
Rose 24% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Amber 42% vs 35%
Musk 33% vs 20%
Only in Sublime
Patchouli 24%

Accords

Sublime Rapture
100%
Citrus
74%
86%
White Floral
100%
63%
Amber
92%
47%
Powdery
87%
Vanilla
80%
49%
Floral
76%
65%
Sweet
50%
49%
Rose
58%
50%
Musky
56%
Animalic
56%
51%
Woody
Citrus shared
100%
74%
White Floral shared
86%
100%
Amber shared
63%
92%
Powdery shared
47%
87%
80%
Floral shared
49%
76%
Sweet shared
65%
50%
Rose shared
49%
58%
Musky shared
50%
56%
56%
51%

Performance

Sublime Rapture
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sublime

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Sublime's strong sillage and 'old money' feel make it less suitable for the office, where it might be too overpowering. It excels in formal and date settings, conveying elegance and sophistication, as many reviewers indicated it made them feel glamorous and well-dressed.

Rapture

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and potent amber-floral character, Rapture is best reserved for evening dates and formal events where it can truly shine without overwhelming. Its intensity makes it less suitable for casual wear or the office, as many find it too heavy for daytime.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
87%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, White Floral, Sweet accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sublime
Rapture
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