I received this sample with a recent Macys order and instantly fell in love with the DNA , a purchase I’ll definitely be making

Decided to do a side by side today to really understand the difference between the original Fahrenheit EDT and Fahrenheit Le Parfum, since these two often get lumped together. One spray on the right forearm of EDT and the rest of that pulse points for Le Parfum. First spray logged around 1:55 p.m. Opening: The difference is immediate. Fahrenheit EDT hits right away with that unmistakable gasoline/petrol accord. Smelling them side by side makes it very obvious where that reputation comes from. It feels sharp, metallic, green, and aggressive from the start. Fahrenheit Le Parfum, on the other hand, opens sweet and rounded. I’m getting sweetness, some fruitiness, licorice, and soft suede. The mandarin is more noticeable here, and everything feels smoother and more wearable. No shock factor at all. Around 2:00 p.m.: The EDT is still firmly in that gasoline phase. It hasn’t softened yet on my skin and still feels confrontational and sharp. Le Parfum has already settled into a sweet, spicy warmth. Vanilla and suede are clearly shaping the scent, and it feels comfortable rather than edgy. By 2:26–2:42 p.m.: This is where it becomes clear that these two are not interchangeable. The EDT is still holding onto the gasoline accord, just slightly softer, but very much present. Le Parfum stays in its lane, smooth, sweet-spicy, and refined. No boozy punch, nothing like Angel’s Share. The sweetness feels cosmetic and warm, not syrupy. At this point, they don’t feel related in wear at all. The EDT is bold, polarizing, and persistent. Le Parfum is rounded, modern, and easy to live with. This comparison really shows that while they share a name and some DNA, they serve completely different purposes. Le Parfum doesn’t replace the EDT, and the EDT doesn’t evolve into Le Parfum. They are two different experiences from start to finish.