Question 1

What's the difference between Optimistic for Her and Casmir?

Accepted Answer

Optimistic for Her is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Paul Smith (2011) dominated by Fruity accords. Casmir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Chopard (1992) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 3 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Tropical.

Question 2

Which is better, Optimistic for Her or Casmir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Optimistic for Her scores 3.30/5 vs Casmir at 3.88/5. Casmir's standout strength: Beautiful vanilla-amber-sandalwood base notes that create a creamy, pleasant drydown. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Optimistic for Her and Casmir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Casmir: Chopard Casmir is a polarizing 1991 fragrance with devoted fans who appreciate its creamy vanilla-amber-sandalwood base, though opinions are divided on the fruity-spicy top notes which can amplify differently depending on individual skin chemistry.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Optimistic for Her or Casmir?

Accepted Answer

Casmir: Nostalgic fragrance with longevity and character Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Optimistic for Her vs Casmir?

Accepted Answer

Optimistic for Her scores highest for spring wear; Casmir scores highest for winter wear. Optimistic for Her leans daytime, Casmir leans evening.

Optimistic for Her vs Casmir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Optimistic for Her (9)

Unique to Casmir (15)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Optimistic for Her	Casmir
Brand	Paul Smith	Chopard
Year	2011	1992
Rating	3.30	3.88
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	15