Colonia Eau de Cologne vs Lacura Hotel Collection No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin Eau de Parfum

Colonia

Cologne	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1916	Year	2020
££££	Price Tier	£

Lacura Hotel Collection No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Colonia Eau de Cologne

The ultimate citrus cologne - effortlessly refined, sparkling with Italian sunshine, and never out of place. Timeless, crisp, and the gold standard for freshness.

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Our Verdict - Lacura Hotel Collection No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin Eau de Parfum

Aldi's Lime, Basil & Mandarin delivers an impressively authentic zesty-fresh impression at a fraction of the designer price. It's bright, breezy and effortless, though fleeting-reapply freely for a constant burst of citrus cheer.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	32%	27%
Floral	14%	9%
Fruity	3%	3%
Green	15%	24%
Sweet	8%	10%
Warm	1%	8%
Woody	16%	13%
Earthy	12%	19%
Animalic	7%	4%
Fresh	26%	24%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Colonia Cologne

Lacura Hotel Collection No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Lemon 28% Bergamot 26% Orange 25% Lime 21%

Top Notes

Lime 39% Mandarin 33% Bergamot 27%

Heart Notes

Lavender 25% Petitgrain 21% Rosemary 21% Rose 18% Jasmine 14%

Heart Notes

Lavender 55% Basil 46% Thyme 26%

Base Notes

Vetiver 24% Musk 24% Sandalwood 20% Oakmoss 17% Patchouli 15%

Base Notes

Patchouli 43% Vetiver 24% Musk 14%

Shared Notes

Bergamot 26% vs 27%

Lime 20% vs 39%

Only in Colonia Eau de Cologne

Lemon 28% Orange 25%

Only in Lacura Hotel Collection No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin Eau de Parfum

Mandarin 33%

Shared Notes

Lavender 24% vs 55%

Only in Colonia Eau de Cologne

Petitgrain 21% Rosemary 21% Rose 18% Jasmine 14%

Only in Lacura Hotel Collection No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin Eau de Parfum

Basil 46% Thyme 26%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 24% vs 23%

Musk 24% vs 14%

Patchouli 14% vs 42%

Only in Colonia Eau de Cologne

Sandalwood 20% Oakmoss 17%

Accords

Colonia Eau de Cologne Lacura Hotel Collection No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

90%

80%

Aromatic

76%

60%

Fresh Spicy

67%

Green

54%

50%

Woody

30%

Herbal

40%

30%

Musky

Sweet

30%

Citrus shared

100%

90%

Aromatic shared

80%

76%

Fresh Spicy shared

60%

67%

Green

54%

Woody shared

50%

30%

Herbal

40%

Musky

30%

Sweet

30%

Performance

Colonia Eau de Cologne Lacura Hotel Collection No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin Eau de Parfum

Short (2-4h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Intimate

Projection

Intimate

Light

Intensity

Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Colonia Eau de Cologne

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

Colonia is at its best in warm weather, where its sparkling citrus top and effortless freshness truly shine. The lightness and transparency make it less suited for cold or damp conditions.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual Sport

Also Works:

Formal

The crisp, clean character is perfect for office and casual wear, never overwhelming and always refined. Its discretion makes it a safe but stylish choice for daytime dates and even light sporting activity.

Lacura Hotel Collection No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

Bursting with zesty citrus and uplifting basil, this scent is perfect for spring and summer, offering a crisp breeze of freshness. The light composition feels too airy for cold winter days, while in fall it works as a subtle, clean daytime pick.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

The discreet projection and clean citrus-herbal profile make it ideal for office, casual and post-workout freshness. It is less suited to formal events or romantic evenings where a richer, more sensual fragrance is expected.