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Olene Eau de Toilette bottle Olene EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1988 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££
Lilac Path Eau de Parfum bottle Lilac Path EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Olene EDT
Olene is not just a white floral; it's *the* white floral. A photorealistic trip into a blooming jasmine bush, it's a scent for unapologetic floral fanatics. While some find its indolic nature a bit much, most find it utterly captivating, evoking nostalgia and a rare natural purity. It’s got a loyal following for a reason.
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Our Verdict - Lilac Path EDP
If you are absolutely obsessed with lilac and you're after a photo-realistic, linear scent, then Lilac Path might just be your holy grail. But for the price, many find its fleeting nature and simple composition a hard pill to swallow, begging the question: is it truly worth it?
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Olene EDT
Lilac Path EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 64% vs 50%
Only in Olene
Wisteria 35%
Only in Lilac Path
Honeysuckle 50%
Only in Olene
Green 100%

Accords

Olene Lilac Path
100%
White Floral
100%
56%
Floral
95%
42%
Fresh
63%
55%
Green
58%
Musky
49%
Amber
45%
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Floral shared
56%
95%
Fresh shared
42%
63%
Green shared
55%
58%
49%
45%

Performance

Olene Lilac Path
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Olene

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its intensely floral and natural character, combined with moderate sillage and longevity, makes it perfect for casual and romantic settings. While too dominant for some office environments, its freshness allows for daytime use, and it's perhaps a touch too informal for most strictly formal events.

Lilac Path

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, delicate, and often moderate projection makes it suitable for office wear without being intrusive. However, its perceived lack of 'complexity' and occasional issues with longevity mean it's less ideal for formal events where a more impactful scent might be desired, and its gentle nature doesn't align with sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, floral, green

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Olene EDT
Lilac Path EDP
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