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Pikovaya Dama Eau de Parfum bottle Pikovaya Dama EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2018 Year 2018
£££££ Price Tier £
Queen’s Veil Eau de Parfum bottle Queen’s Veil EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pikovaya Dama EDP
Pikovaya Dama is a proper polariser; a masterclass in aldehydic elegance for some, a vintage, soapy nightmare for others. Expect strong reactions, but never indifference from this high-performance beast.
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Our Verdict - Queen’s Veil EDP
A budget take on Xerjoff's luxurious Pikovaya Dama. Queen's Veil lands the soapy-aldehyde opening and powdery iris-incense heart that make the original a refined floral-aldehyde, but where Xerjoff's multifaceted aldehydes glow all day, this dupe renders flatter and the high-end polish thinner.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pikovaya Dama EDP
Queen’s Veil EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 28% vs 28%
Neroli 19% vs 20%
Bergamot 18% vs 18%
Rose 17% vs 18%
Lemon 16% vs 14%
Shared Notes
Iris 27% vs 28%
Incense 20% vs 21%
Coriander 18% vs 17%
Cedar 17% vs 17%
Nutmeg 16% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Musk 29% vs 30%
Vanilla 25% vs 26%
Sandalwood 23% vs 23%
Patchouli 21% vs 19%

Accords

Pikovaya Dama Queen’s Veil
100%
Powdery
75%
99%
Citrus
99%
Aldehydic
80%
88%
Woody
55%
84%
Fresh
78%
Iris
67%
Aromatic
Floral
65%
64%
Musky
45%
58%
Rose
Powdery shared
100%
75%
99%
Aldehydic shared
99%
80%
Woody shared
88%
55%
84%
78%
67%
65%
Musky shared
64%
45%
58%

Performance

Pikovaya Dama Queen’s Veil
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Pikovaya Dama

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its potent projection and luxurious, formal leaning accords make it less ideal for the office or casual wear. However, its elegance and 'special occasion' vibe, frequently mentioned by reviewers, suit formal events and romantic dates perfectly.

Queen’s Veil

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A powdery aldehydic-floral with woody-spicy depth suited to autumn and winter, with the soapy aldehydes keeping it wearable into spring; summer flattens its refinement.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Office Date Casual

Its elegant, refined character suits formal occasions and evenings, with enough polish for the office and dates.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, aldehydic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Pikovaya Dama EDP
Queen’s Veil EDP
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