Selenion
PolaEau de Parfum1983
Side by side
Selenion vs. Liu
Liu rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Selenion | Liu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1983 | 1929 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Jacques Guerlain |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Selenion
White Floral
Woody
Violet
Powdery
Citrus
Rose
Green
Floral
Liu
Aldehydic
White Floral
Fresh
Woody
Citrus
Iris
Powdery
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotGreen NotesHerbaceous NotesAldehydes
AldehydesNeroliBergamot
Heart
LilyRoseJasmineVioletYlang-YlangIrisOliveOlive LeafAnise
JasmineRoseRosemary
Base
Woody NotesAmbergrisMuskOakmossSandalwoodVetiverCivet
IrisVanillaAmberWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Selenion | Liu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Aldehydes plus chypre base is a 1980s signature, and this one hasn't softened the formula for modern taste. That'll split the room. The aldehydes open sharp and powdery.Selenion
Some fragrances explain themselves immediately. This one takes forty minutes to show its hand, and once it does, you'll wonder why anything else feels rushed.Liu
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Selenion | Liu | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $118.29fragrancenet |
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