Question 1

What's the difference between Dirty Martini and Warm Bulb?

Accepted Answer

Dirty Martini is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Olfactory NYC (2025) dominated by Aromatic accords. Warm Bulb is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Clue Perfumery (2023) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share no primary accords — distinctly different profiles.

Question 2

Which is better, Dirty Martini or Warm Bulb?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dirty Martini scores 4.00/5 vs Warm Bulb at 4.12/5. Warm Bulb's standout strength: Nostalgic and evocative scent profile. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Dirty Martini and Warm Bulb smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Warm Bulb: The community views Warm Bulb as a notable and evocative fragrance that delivers an interesting, nostalgic experience, but finds the sweetness in the dry down limiting for regular wear.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Dirty Martini or Warm Bulb?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Dirty Martini vs Warm Bulb?

Accepted Answer

Dirty Martini scores highest for summer wear; Warm Bulb scores highest for fall wear. Dirty Martini leans daytime, Warm Bulb leans evening.

Dirty Martini vs Warm Bulb

Comparison Summary

Unique to Dirty Martini (6)

Unique to Warm Bulb (9)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Warm Bulb

Positive

Negative

Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Dirty Martini	Warm Bulb
Brand	Olfactory NYC	Clue Perfumery
Year	2025	2023
Rating	4.00	4.12
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	6	9