Yohji Essential Eau de Parfum bottle Yohji Essential
Edp Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
2013 Year 1966
££ Price Tier ££
Fidji Parfum bottle Fidji

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Yohji Essential
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, but if you're into unique, sophisticated chypres, Yohji Essential could be your next obsession. It's not for the faint of heart, but those who 'get' it absolutely adore its enigmatic charm.
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Our Verdict - Fidji
Fidji is a glorious vintage floral chypre, a timeless classic some find dated but many adore for its unique green, spicy, and powdery character. It's a journey back to a more sophisticated era.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 6%
Floral 37% 28%
Fruity 2% 0%
Green 14% 18%
Sweet 16% 18%
Warm 9% 16%
Woody 8% 13%
Earthy 19% 11%
Animalic 9% 8%
Fresh 10% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Yohji Essential EdP
Fidji Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 100% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 25% vs 19%
Musk 23% vs 20%

Accords

Yohji Essential Fidji
100%
Green
100%
91%
Mossy
89%
Floral
83%
89%
Herbal
88%
Woody
71%
87%
Earthy
87%
Warm Spicy
87%
78%
Aromatic
58%
Powdery
77%
76%
Sweet
Rose
69%
Amber
67%
Green shared
100%
100%
91%
Floral shared
89%
83%
89%
Woody shared
88%
71%
87%
Warm Spicy shared
87%
87%
Aromatic shared
78%
58%
77%
76%
69%
67%

Performance

Yohji Essential Fidji
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Yohji Essential

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its unique, complex profile, along with mentions of it being 'powerful' and 'long-lasting,' suggests it's best suited for evenings and cooler weather. While potentially too bold for some office environments, its sophistication makes it excellent for dates and formal events.

Fidji

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its elegant and sophisticated floral-chypre profile makes it versatile for date nights and formal events. While a bit strong for a strict office setting, its unique character works well for casual wear and can be applied lightly for daytime occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
90%
Accord
55%
Key Similarities

Both share Green, Warm Spicy, Floral accords and Rose, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Yohji Essential
Fidji
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