Lilac Path Eau de Parfum bottle Lilac Path
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2013 Year 2001
££ Price Tier ££££
La Violette Eau de Parfum bottle La Violette

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lilac Path Eau de Parfum
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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Our Verdict - La Violette Eau de Parfum
This is a gorgeous, pure violet that'll transport you straight to a spring garden. There's some grumbling about recent reformulations, but the original is widely hailed as a violet masterpiece - just don't expect it to last forever.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 1%
Floral 57% 52%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 28% 29%
Sweet 22% 16%
Warm 5% 0%
Woody 0% 2%
Earthy 7% 6%
Animalic 4% 1%
Fresh 15% 29%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lilac Path EdP
La Violette EdP

Notes

Accords

Lilac Path Eau de Parfum La Violette Eau de Parfum
95%
Floral
57%
Powdery
79%
Ozonic
74%
63%
Fresh
44%
Aquatic
62%
58%
Green
49%
Musky
Rose
48%
45%
Amber
Floral shared
95%
57%
79%
74%
Fresh shared
63%
44%
62%
58%
49%
48%
45%

Performance

Lilac Path Eau de Parfum La Violette Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lilac Path Eau de Parfum

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.

La Violette Eau de Parfum

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 gentle sillage and natural, fresh floral profile make it perfect for casual wear or the office, where it won't offend. The fleeting longevity, however, and classic innocent vibe mean it might be too subtle for formal events or a big night out.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
78%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
81%
Accord
26%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Fresh accords

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Lilac Path Eau de Parfum
La Violette Eau de Parfum
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