Bourdeaux For Women Eau de Parfum vs Symphonium Eau de Parfum

Bourdeaux For Women

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
-	Year	2020
£	Price Tier	£££££

Symphonium

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bourdeaux For Women

A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Lolita Lempicka L de Lolita Lempicka (2006) by Maurice Roucel - the vanilla-led composition with bitter orange, cinnamon and vanilla as the canonical signature. Honest dupe-fidelity at PP's budget price point.

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Our Verdict - Symphonium

Symphonium is a divisive one - an expensive hit-or-miss for gourmand lovers. While many celebrate its rich chocolate orange profile, some find it too sweet, others animalic, and a few even compare it to cheap alternatives. Definitely one to sample first.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	26%	27%
Floral	6%	2%
Fruity	4%	6%
Green	3%	1%
Sweet	34%	36%
Warm	20%	20%
Woody	8%	8%
Earthy	4%	10%
Animalic	6%	11%
Fresh	11%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Only in Bourdeaux For Women

Bitter Orange 55% Bergamot 45%

Only in Symphonium

Orange 55% Mandarin 45%

Only in Bourdeaux For Women

Cinnamon 40% Immortelle 33% Musk 26%

Only in Symphonium

Dark Chocolate 61% Cardamom 39%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 40% vs 40%

Only in Bourdeaux For Women

Tonka Bean 33% Sandalwood 26%

Only in Symphonium

Oud 33% Musk 26%

Accords

Bourdeaux For Women Symphonium

71%

Citrus

100%

95%

Vanilla

64%

87%

Warm Spicy

76%

79%

Cinnamon

Oud

74%

63%

Sweet

72%

Chocolate

67%

55%

Powdery

46%

Animalic

54%

47%

Herbal

Cacao

44%

40%

Woody

Citrus shared

71%

100%

Vanilla shared

95%

64%

Warm Spicy shared

87%

76%

Cinnamon

79%

Oud

74%

Sweet shared

63%

72%

Chocolate

67%

Powdery shared

55%

46%

Animalic

54%

Herbal

47%

Cacao

44%

Woody

40%

Performance

Bourdeaux For Women Symphonium

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Bourdeaux For Women

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

The vanilla-led composition with vanilla base sits firmly in autumn-winter where the warmth carries.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Also Works:

Office

Sophisticated vanilla-led signature fits date and formal evening wear naturally; office viable at low dosage.

Symphonium

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Given its strong Gourmand and Warm Spicy accords, alongside reports of excellent longevity, Symphonium is best suited for evening dates and formal events. It's a bit too rich and distinctive for a typical office setting, but could work casually for an indulgent treat.