Black Vanilla Eau de Parfum vs Lamsa Gold Eau de Parfum

Black Vanilla

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2017	Year	-
££	Price Tier	££

Lamsa Gold

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Black Vanilla

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Lamsa Gold

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Vanilla

Divisive and misleadingly named, Black Vanilla is more 'Baby Powder Violet' than 'Dark Vanilla'. Expect a hefty dose of powdery floral notes with a vanilla undercurrent, rather than a rich gourmand. Not a safe blind buy, especially for men, despite its unisex billing.

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Our Verdict - Lamsa Gold

This one's a bit of a lottery, love. While some rave about its luxurious vanilla and honeyed warmth, others are left with 'burned plastic' or a 'mediocre' scent. If you get a good batch, it's a delightful, long-lasting gem, but proceed with caution - the formula might be inconsistent.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	6%	10%
Floral	31%	31%
Fruity	20%	19%
Green	6%	6%
Sweet	38%	35%
Warm	4%	7%
Woody	1%	0%
Earthy	2%	2%
Animalic	12%	14%
Fresh	13%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Black Vanilla EdP

Lamsa Gold EdP

Notes

Only in Black Vanilla

Peach 28% Blackcurrant 27% Coconut 25% Bergamot 20%

Only in Lamsa Gold

Wine Grape 38% Apple 32% Citrus 30%

Shared Notes

Rose 30% vs 47%

Jasmine 30% vs 52%

Only in Black Vanilla

Violet 38%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 59% vs 56%

Musk 40% vs 43%

Accords

Black Vanilla Lamsa Gold

100%

Vanilla

100%

91%

Powdery

72%

78%

Fruity

58%

Musky

72%

63%

Sweet

58%

60%

Violet Floral

56%

Floral

52%

Coconut

46%

White Floral

51%

46%

Rose

45%

Vanilla shared

100%

Powdery shared

91%

72%

Fruity shared

78%

58%

Musky shared

58%

72%

Sweet shared

63%

58%

Violet Floral

60%

Floral

56%

Coconut

52%

White Floral shared

46%

51%

Rose shared

46%

45%

Performance

Black Vanilla Lamsa Gold

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Vanilla

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its powdery and strong sillage makes it less ideal for a formal office setting where subtlety is key. The comforting, feminine-leaning profile, often described as 'clean' or 'soft', suits casual wear or dates, though its potency requires light application. It's too heavy for sport and lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Lamsa Gold

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its sweet, musky intensity and strong sillage, particularly from the vanilla and powdery accords, might be a bit much for an office environment. However, its warm and opulent character makes it well-suited for dates and evening events where you want to make an impression.