Modest Mimosa Eau de Parfum bottle Modest Mimosa
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2016 Year 2024
££££ Price Tier ££
The Collection Wild Violet Eau de Parfum bottle The Collection Wild Violet

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Modest Mimosa
This mimosa fragrance is a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a delightful, fresh take on the floral, while others are put off by its distinctive opening notes and powdery dry down. Definitely one to sample before committing.
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Our Verdict - The Collection Wild Violet
This violet wonder has a dedicated cult following who’ll fight you for the last bottle. It's a modern, high-quality take on violet and leather that, despite some finding it a touch odd, proves simplicity can be stunning.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 0%
Floral 32% 46%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 14% 6%
Sweet 17% 16%
Warm 5% 6%
Woody 5% 8%
Earthy 10% 15%
Animalic 26% 26%
Fresh 11% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Modest Mimosa EdP
The Collection Wild Violet EdP

Notes

Modest Mimosa
The Collection Wild Violet

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Modest Mimosa
Neroli 51% Carrot 49%
Shared Notes
Violet 42% vs 66%
Only in Modest Mimosa
Mimosa 58%
Only in The Collection Wild Violet
Leather 33%
Only in Modest Mimosa
Musk 57% Leather 43%

Accords

Modest Mimosa The Collection Wild Violet
100%
Powdery
79%
56%
Violet Floral
100%
63%
Floral
51%
52%
Musky
48%
Sweet
Fresh
44%
Leather
42%
Powdery shared
100%
79%
Violet Floral shared
56%
100%
Floral shared
63%
51%
52%
48%
44%
42%

Performance

Modest Mimosa The Collection Wild Violet
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Modest Mimosa

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle character makes it ideal for office and casual wear, projecting an arm's length bubble without being overwhelming. While some find its longevity satisfactory, others note it fades quickly, limiting its suitability for formal events where a longer-lasting impression is desired.

The Collection Wild Violet

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and longevity make it versatile, leaning towards evening and date wear where its unique violet-leather combination can truly shine without overpowering. It's a bit too distinguished for sporty outings but holds its own in formal settings despite its modern edge.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
88%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Floral, Violet Floral accords and Violet, Leather notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Modest Mimosa
The Collection Wild Violet
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