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10.02.2024 - 02:52 PM
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London or Sillage, which is more worthwhile?

Widian London has rightly joined the bestseller list of niche perfumes, as its leather-raspberry combo is simply irresistibly fine/beautiful, yes, finer than Tuscan Leather!
After a while, there were more and more discussions about possible weaker batches, or fruity/leathery etc... You might think that the London has changed or been changed over time, I can't say whether that's true or not, but personally the new batches seem a little weaker and leatherier to me than the older ones. And that's exactly what I miss, that beautiful, fruity raspberry note that set the fragrance apart from the TL and made it more unique/sensual, more refined, because, as already mentioned, the new batches have been toned down in this respect. Nevertheless, I compared both fragrances (Sillage and London) at the same time on the back of my hand and the result was amazing. The price of London is also astonishing at just under 260 euros for 50ml, whereas Sillage costs just 190 euros for 100ml, which is definitely something to consider! First of all, both fragrances smell extremely similar, only the nuances as well as the durability and projection are different
I won't go into detail about the fragrance, I think that should already be clear and obvious. I will merely point out the differences.

I can't adequately comment on the quality either, as I'm not very familiar with the specific ingredients (apart from oud), but I'll still rate my feelings and the composition!
Fragrance/subtle: To put it succinctly, the sillage is more fruity, less leathery and that's exactly what makes it better/subtler/sensual, more beautiful and more pleasant for me! In plain language: Sillage is fruitier due to the more present raspberry!
Longevity and projection: An important characteristic of a perfume, especially in this price range, but it must also be specifically mentioned here that especially the durability and projection is different for each skin and factors such as temperature, weather, daily form etc. are relevant to be able to judge at all, so I refer this to my own personal experience! Sillage surprised me, as this fragrance was always longer and more intense than London. Where London was almost gone, I could still hear the sillage, especially the raspberry-vanilla note, it was melting! Do you have an intimate date in the evening? Then spray it on in the morning and in the evening you have an extra booster for the pleasure of two - basically! Specifically: Sillage radiates longer and stronger than London! Both lasted more than 10 hours, yet sillage with much stronger projection from 3 hours onwards!

Conclusion: Why the hell should I spend almost 260 euros for 50ml when I have a fragrance for 190 euros 100ml that is far better for me! The only argument would be a nicer box, nicer/better bottle and more leathery character - not mine!

PS: The sillage is almost 1 to 1 with the older batches from London!
Conclusion: Sillage is one of my favorites, not an Artisan, not a specialty, but it doesn't always have to be! I feel very comfortable with this fragrance and it stays with me all day - that's enough for me.

PS: I deliberately leave out obsolete complimentary arguments because they are pointless and trivial!
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