Lacura Hotel Collection No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin
| Edp | Concentration | Other |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2020 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Black Horse
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Black Horse is an absolute bargain that punches well above its weight class. A sweet citrus aromatic that can be surprisingly divisive on first sniff, but often settles into a crowd-pleasing, woody-sweet delight.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 27% | 35% |
| Floral | 9% | 1% |
| Fruity | 3% | 5% |
| Green | 24% | 20% |
| Sweet | 10% | 11% |
| Warm | 8% | 1% |
| Woody | 13% | 22% |
| Earthy | 19% | 16% |
| Animalic | 4% | 0% |
| Fresh | 24% | 22% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sweet and fresh profile makes it versatile for casual wear and dates, but it might be a bit too punchy for a very formal office setting. The 'everyday wear' sentiment from reviews supports its high casual and decent date scores.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Green, Woody accords and Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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