The Different Company 2013 EDP

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South Bay

by Émilie Coppermann

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The Different Company South Bay is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Émilie Coppermann. South Bay opens with Grapefruit, Petitgrain, and Tamarind, settles into a heart of Rose Hip, Woody Notes, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Suede, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. The Different Company's South Bay carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a grapefruit paradox: a sparkling, natural citrus that vanishes far too quickly, leaving you wanting more. A fleeting summer dream with an asking price that's hard to justify for its vanishing act.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
  • Bright
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South Bay Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit44%
Petitgrain29%
Tamarind26%
Heartas listed
Freesia36%
Rose Hip33%
Woody Notes31%
Baseas listed
Vetiver39%
Sandalwood33%
Suede27%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean citrus profile makes it ideal for casual wear and the office, as its weak longevity and projection ensure it won't offend. However, its poor performance limits its suitability for occasions requiring longer lasting impressions like formal events or dates.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

South Bay kicks off with a vibrant, true-to-life grapefruit, tart and zingy, soon joined by the slightly green, earthy touch of petitgrain and a unique tamarind sweetness. As the initial citrus burst mellows, a delicate floral heart emerges with rose hip and freesia, gently warmed by a subtle, creamy suede. The dry down settles into a clean vetiver and soft sandalwood, providing a woody backbone that's elegant but understated.

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