Mitsouko Eau de Parfum vs Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum

Mitsouko

Edp	Concentration	Edp
F	Gender	U
2021	Year	2023
££££	Price Tier	£

Lacura Pure Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mitsouko Eau de Parfum

A timeless masterpiece - Mitsouko is enigmatic, mossy, and spicy, balancing ripe peach with woods and earth. It is not for the faint of heart but rewards patience with an aura of intellectual, vintage elegance.

Statement

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

Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	10%
Floral	36%	28%
Fruity	11%	11%
Green	6%	4%
Sweet	23%	26%
Warm	11%	7%
Woody	9%	9%
Earthy	14%	17%
Animalic	4%	10%
Fresh	11%	10%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Mitsouko EdP

Lacura Pure Noir EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Peach 29% Bergamot 24% Citrus 24% Jasmine 23%

Top Notes

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

Heart Notes

Rose 38% Ylang-Ylang 32% Lilac 30%

Heart Notes

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

Base Notes

Oakmoss 18% Patchouli 18% Vetiver 18% Spicy 18% Cinnamon 16% Amber 14%

Base Notes

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

Shared Notes

Bergamot 24% vs 23%

Only in Mitsouko Eau de Parfum

Peach 29% Citrus 24% Jasmine 23%

Only in Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum

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

Only in Mitsouko Eau de Parfum

Rose 38% Ylang-Ylang 32% Lilac 30%

Only in Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum

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

Shared Notes

Patchouli 17% vs 22%

Only in Mitsouko Eau de Parfum

Oakmoss 18% Vetiver 18% Spicy 18% Cinnamon 16% Amber 14%

Only in Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum

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

Accords

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum

100%

Chypre

85%

Warm Spicy

85%

80%

Woody

75%

Earthy

80%

70%

Fruity

Sweet

67%

Amber

63%

35%

Balsamic

40%

Powdery

30%

Chypre

100%

Warm Spicy shared

85%

Woody shared

80%

75%

Earthy shared

75%

80%

Fruity

70%

Sweet

67%

Amber

63%

Balsamic shared

35%

40%

Powdery

30%

Performance

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Mitsouko Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Mitsouko's warm spicy and mossy character, with ripe peach and earthy notes, excels in cool to mild weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. It can be worn in spring for its floral undertones, but is often too rich and dense for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

The enigmatic, vintage aura and moderate projection make Mitsouko best suited for formal events and romantic evenings. Its complexity can be appreciated in creative offices, but is too opulent for sporty or ultra-casual situations.

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.