Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum vs Brown Orchid Eau de Parfum

Lacura Pure Noir

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2023	Year	2015
£	Price Tier	£

Brown Orchid

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum

A sweet patchouli-vanilla bomb with juicy blackcurrant and jasmine, Pure Noir punches above its price with bold projection and a seductive, modern vibe. Not for wallflowers, but a delight for lovers of fruity-sweet designer scents.

Statement

Our Verdict - Brown Orchid Eau de Parfum

This one is a divisive cheapie, trying its hand at replicating a pricier predecessor. It might tolerate your skin better than others, but don't expect it to last for an all-day affair. Use it wisely, and only in the dreariest of weather.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	10%	12%
Floral	28%	34%
Fruity	11%	8%
Green	4%	7%
Sweet	26%	23%
Warm	7%	7%
Woody	9%	10%
Earthy	17%	14%
Animalic	10%	4%
Fresh	10%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Lacura Pure Noir EdP

Brown Orchid EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Truffle 31% Bergamot 24% Ylang-Ylang 18% Blackcurrant 15% Lemon 13%

Top Notes

Citrus 14% Truffle 14% Bergamot 14% Mandarin 14% Blackcurrant 14% Jasmine 14% Ylang-Ylang 14%

Heart Notes

Orchid 38% Jasmine 27% Lotus 19% Plum 15%

Heart Notes

Floral 50% Lotus 50%

Base Notes

Patchouli 23% Vanilla 21% Sandalwood 18% Incense 15% Cacao Butter 14% Musk 9%

Base Notes

Sandalwood 14% Patchouli 14% Amber 14% Incense 14% Vanilla 14% Dark Chocolate 14% Vetiver 14%

Shared Notes

Truffle 30% vs 14%

Bergamot 23% vs 14%

Ylang-Ylang 18% vs 14%

Blackcurrant 14% vs 14%

Only in Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum

Lemon 13%

Only in Brown Orchid Eau de Parfum

Citrus 14% Mandarin 14% Jasmine 14%

Shared Notes

Lotus 19% vs 50%

Only in Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum

Orchid 38% Jasmine 27% Plum 15%

Only in Brown Orchid Eau de Parfum

Floral 50%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 22% vs 14%

Vanilla 21% vs 14%

Sandalwood 18% vs 14%

Incense 15% vs 14%

Only in Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum

Cacao Butter 14% Musk 9%

Only in Brown Orchid Eau de Parfum

Amber 14% Dark Chocolate 14% Vetiver 14%

Accords

Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum Brown Orchid Eau de Parfum

75%

Woody

100%

Citrus

96%

85%

Warm Spicy

69%

Floral

85%

80%

Earthy

72%

63%

Amber

72%

67%

Sweet

56%

Aromatic

60%

Fruity

56%

40%

Balsamic

55%

30%

Powdery

Woody shared

75%

100%

Citrus

96%

Warm Spicy shared

85%

69%

Floral

85%

Earthy shared

80%

72%

Amber shared

63%

72%

Sweet shared

67%

56%

Aromatic

60%

Fruity

56%

Balsamic shared

40%

55%

Powdery

30%

Performance

Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum Brown Orchid Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

The sweet, fruity, and patchouli-vanilla base gives Pure Noir the weight and warmth for autumn and winter, while its juicy top and floral heart make it versatile for spring. The richness may feel heavy for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Best for date nights and casual outings where a bold, sweet trail is welcome. The pronounced sweet-fruity character is less suited to sporty or highly formal settings, and may be too attention-grabbing for the office.

Brown Orchid Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its potent projection and sweet profile make it less suitable for the office. However, the dark, woody and amber accords lend themselves to evening wear, particularly in colder weather for both dates and formal events, as reflected in community reviews suggesting winter use.