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A Fairy Tale Eau de Parfum bottle A Fairy Tale
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2025
£ Price Tier ££
Colosseum Eau de Parfum bottle Colosseum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A Fairy Tale
This one's a mixed bag. Some find it a boozy, woody masterpiece at a bargain price, evoking 'CEO vibes' and a 'rustic wood cabin' fantasy. Others are left cold, smelling only 'pine 2x4' or an unwelcome 'smoker's lounge'. Not one for a blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Colosseum
A divisive take on a popular scent profile, Colosseum is a boozy, fruity amber that some find irresistible, while others are left cold by its sharp edges and perceived lack of depth. Love it or leave it, it's certainly got people talking.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 7% 11%
Fruity 11% 13%
Green 0% 4%
Sweet 35% 37%
Warm 23% 16%
Woody 23% 22%
Earthy 18% 21%
Animalic 7% 5%
Fresh 3% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
A Fairy Tale EdP
Colosseum EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rum 50% vs 34%
Only in A Fairy Tale
Cedar 50%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 22% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Amber 24% vs 27%
Vanilla 20% vs 24%

Accords

A Fairy Tale Colosseum
100%
Woody
100%
54%
Warm Spicy
90%
55%
Rum
89%
48%
Amber
89%
Vanilla
82%
52%
Powdery
68%
49%
Sweet
68%
65%
Patchouli
56%
55%
Fruity
58%
Balsamic
51%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
54%
90%
Rum shared
55%
89%
Amber shared
48%
89%
82%
Powdery shared
52%
68%
Sweet shared
49%
68%
Patchouli shared
65%
56%
Fruity shared
55%
58%
51%

Performance

A Fairy Tale Colosseum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

A Fairy Tale

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its boozy, woody, and patchouli-heavy profile makes it too bold and potentially distracting for the office. It's best suited for cooler evenings, intimate dates, or formal gatherings where its unique character can shine, rather than casual daytime wear or sport.

Colosseum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

While some find this wearable in the office, its prominent boozy and sweet fruity notes prevent it from being a solid professional choice. It's much better suited for casual outings or dates, and its warmth can even work for formal events, though it lacks true gravitas. Sport is out of the question for this amber-heavy scent profile.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
85%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Jasmine, Rum notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

A Fairy Tale
Colosseum
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