Question 1

What's the difference between Sweet William and Gypsy Water?

Accepted Answer

Sweet William is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Carner Barcelona (2017) dominated by Warm Spicy accords. Gypsy Water is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Byredo (2008) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Fresh Spicy, Woody, Amber, Balsamic.

Question 2

Which is better, Sweet William or Gypsy Water?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sweet William scores 3.61/5 vs Gypsy Water at 3.99/5. Gypsy Water's standout strength: Pleasant, unique scent profile with juniper and musky woody notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Sweet William and Gypsy Water smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Fresh Spicy, Woody, Amber, Balsamic, Pepper. Gypsy Water: Gypsy Water is appreciated by fragrance enthusiasts for its distinctive scent profile and interesting composition, though it suffers from inconsistent longevity across wearers.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Sweet William or Gypsy Water?

Accepted Answer

Gypsy Water: Good performance and longevity for some wearers Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Sweet William vs Gypsy Water?

Accepted Answer

Sweet William scores highest for spring wear; Gypsy Water scores highest for all seasons wear. Sweet William leans daytime, Gypsy Water leans daytime.

Sweet William vs Gypsy Water

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Sweet William (10)

Uniek voor Gypsy Water (8)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Gypsy Water

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Negatief

Eigenschap	Sweet William	Gypsy Water
Merk	Carner Barcelona	Byredo
Jaar	2017	2008
Beoordeling	3.61	3.99
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	12	10