Only
Julio IglesiasEau de Parfum1989
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Only vs. Clea
Is Only better than Clea?
Clea wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
SandalwoodAmberYlang-YlangRosePatchouliVetiver
powderysweetwoodyfloralyellow floralamberaromatic
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The essentials
What's different between Only and Clea?
| Only | Clea | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1989 | 1980 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Ramon Monegal | Françoise Caron |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Only and Clea smell?
Only
Powdery
Sweet
Woody
Floral
Yellow Floral
Fruity
Amber
Animalic
Clea
White Floral
Woody
Amber
Yellow Floral
Rose
Powdery
Fresh
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Only and Clea share?
Top
PlumPineappleCorianderBergamot
AldehydesGardenia
Heart
VioletWhite HoneyYlang-YlangMimosaCarnationTuberoseRoseOrchid
JasmineYlang-YlangRoseLily of the ValleyAmber
Base
SandalwoodMuskAmberVanilleCedarwoodBenzoinCivetOakmossPatchouliVetiver
SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletYlang-YlangMimosaCarnationTuberoseRoseOrchid
JasmineYlang-YlangGardeniaRoseLily of the Valley
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
Sandalwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Only and Clea work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Only or Clea?
| Only | Clea | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Only and Clea?
Some will smell the 1989 in it. Others will smell warmth, powder, and a tropical sweetness that doesn't apologize for itself. The civet keeps it close. The oakmoss keeps it classic.Only
The aldehyde opening is the thing. The clean, the warm, the soapy-but-not. Clea nails it. Vintage structure, botanical heart. It's a fragrance that rewards patience.Clea
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