Question 1

What's the difference between The Formal and Sedley?

Accepted Answer

The Formal is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from House Of Sillage (2019) dominated by Fresh Spicy accords. Sedley is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Parfums de Marly (2019) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 4 accords: Fresh Spicy, Woody, Aromatic, Citrus.

Question 2

Which is better, The Formal or Sedley?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, The Formal scores 4.19/5 vs Sedley at 4.26/5. Sedley's standout strength: Fresh, invigorating minty citrus profile with fougere characteristics. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do The Formal and Sedley smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Fresh Spicy, Woody, Aromatic, Citrus, Cedar. Sedley: Sedley es una fragancia fresca divisiva que impresiona a algunos con su perfil único de menta-cítricos y sofisticación sutil, pero frustra a otros con su rendimiento débil y precio premium.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, The Formal or Sedley?

Accepted Answer

Sedley: Poor longevity and performance, especially in original 2019 batch Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits The Formal vs Sedley?

Accepted Answer

The Formal scores highest for spring wear; Sedley scores highest for summer wear. The Formal leans evening, Sedley leans daytime.

The Formal vs Sedley

Resumen de la comparación

Notas compartidas (2)

Exclusivas de The Formal (10)

Exclusivas de Sedley (13)

Acordes compartidos (4)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — Sedley

Positivo

Negativo

Atributo	The Formal	Sedley
Marca	House Of Sillage	Parfums de Marly
Año	2019	2019
Valoración	4.19	4.26
Concentración	—	—
Género	masculine	feminine
Total de notas	12	15