Lacura Guardian Eau de Parfum vs Angel Eau de Toilette

Lacura Guardian

Edp	Concentration	Edt
F	Gender	U
2023	Year	2011
£	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lacura Guardian Eau de Parfum

Juicy pineapple and coconut meet creamy caramel and patchouli in this unapologetically sweet, bold dupe. Guardian is a fun, crowd-pleasing gourmand with punchy projection, perfect for those who crave attention and sugar-dusted warmth.

Statement

Our Verdict - Angel Eau de Toilette

A divisive, discontinued gem that softens the original Angel's bold personality without losing its distinct character. People are absolutely gutted it's gone. If you want a more wearable version of a classic, this is it - if you can find it.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	11%	12%
Floral	14%	8%
Fruity	25%	18%
Green	2%	2%
Sweet	43%	30%
Warm	7%	17%
Woody	5%	12%
Earthy	10%	13%
Animalic	5%	4%
Fresh	10%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Lacura Guardian EdP

Angel EdT

Notes

Base Notes

Patchouli 27% Vanilla 22% Cacao Butter 18% Tonka Bean 14% Amber 11% Musk 8%

Base Notes

Patchouli 37% Vanilla 23% Cedar 22% Musk 19%

Shared Notes

Bergamot 16% vs 43%

Only in Lacura Guardian Eau de Parfum

Pineapple 35% Coconut 29% Mandarin 20%

Only in Angel Eau de Toilette

Pink Pepper 57%

Shared Notes

Red Berries 27% vs 52%

Praline 14% vs 47%

Only in Lacura Guardian Eau de Parfum

Orchid 22% Jasmine 19% Honey 17%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 27% vs 37%

Vanilla 21% vs 22%

Musk 8% vs 18%

Only in Lacura Guardian Eau de Parfum

Cacao Butter 18% Tonka Bean 14% Amber 11%

Only in Angel Eau de Toilette

Cedar 22%

Accords

Lacura Guardian Eau de Parfum Angel Eau de Toilette

90%

Sweet

100%

85%

Gourmand

Woody

85%

Patchouli

80%

63%

Fruity

70%

Musky

57%

54%

Warm Spicy

55%

Vanilla

55%

30%

Powdery

52%

Soft Spicy

52%

Earthy

50%

49%

Caramel

Sweet shared

90%

100%

Gourmand

85%

Woody

85%

Patchouli

80%

Fruity shared

63%

70%

Musky

57%

Warm Spicy shared

54%

55%

Vanilla

55%

Powdery shared

30%

52%

Soft Spicy

52%

Earthy

50%

Caramel

49%

Performance

Lacura Guardian Eau de Parfum Angel Eau de Toilette

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Lacura Guardian Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

The lush sweetness, tropical fruits and caramel warmth make Guardian vibrant for spring and fall, while its richness avoids being cloying in moderate heat. Its heavy gourmand aspect is less suited to the coldest or hottest extremes.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

With its bold, sweet and fruity-gourmand profile, Guardian excels for dates and casual outings but can be overwhelming for office or sporty settings. Its statement character is less formal but perfect for making an impression.

Angel Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Despite being an EDT, this fragrance boasts impressive longevity and sillage, making it a bit much for a formal office setting. Its alluring mix of sweet and spicy notes makes it perfect for date nights and casual outings, where its character can shine without overpowering. It's too heavy for sports.