Need-U
Laboratorio OlfattivoEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Need-U vs. Not A Perfume
Is Need-U better than Not A Perfume?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Need-U and Not A Perfume?
| Need-U | Not A Perfume | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2010 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Marie Duchêne | Romano Ricci |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Need-U and Not A Perfume smell?
Need-U
Musky
White Floral
Marine
Amber
Aromatic
Powdery
Citrus
Salty
Not A Perfume
Amber
Woody
Musky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Need-U and Not A Perfume share?
Top
LemonPink Pepper
—Heart
Aquatic NotesWhite FlowersJasmine
—Base
AmbroxanWhite MuskSandalwood
Cetalox
Notes both fragrances share
Where they fit
When and where do Need-U and Not A Perfume work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Need-U or Not A Perfume?
| Need-U | Not A Perfume | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Need-U and Not A Perfume?
Clean enough to wear everywhere, interesting enough that it isn't forgettable. The sillage stays close and intimate, you won't fill a room with it, but you'll notice it on yourself throughout the day.Need-U
This is not for those who want to announce themselves. Cetalox sits inches from the skin, a whisper masquerading as a fragrance, daring you to notice.Not A Perfume
The hunt
Where to buy Need-U and Not A Perfume
| Need-U | Not A Perfume | |
|---|---|---|
| 5ml | — | $13.99fragrancenet |
| 50ml | — | $68.59fragrancenet |
| 100ml | — | $97.99fragrancenet |
| 200ml | — | $167.99fragrancenet |
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