Five O'Clock Au Gingembre
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Lord Blue
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This Serge Lutens creation is a divisive one. You'll either get a sublime, sophisticated spiced tea experience that's both comforting and unique, or you'll be smelling varnish, play-doh, or even straight-up cat pee. Definitely sample first.
Lord Blue offers a pleasant, albeit fleeting, everyday scent. If you're after something fresh and clean without much fuss, it's decent value, but don't expect it to turn heads or last through the day.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 5% |
| Floral | 3% | 10% |
| Fruity | 2% | 1% |
| Green | 14% | 11% |
| Sweet | 23% | 18% |
| Warm | 27% | 27% |
| Woody | 15% | 14% |
| Earthy | 14% | 11% |
| Animalic | 2% | 1% |
| Fresh | 14% | 20% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and lack of strong projection make it subtle enough for office wear, though some find it too 'grown-up'. The warm, spicy accords with a touch of sweetness lend themselves well to casual and date settings, while its unique sophistication allows for formal wear. It's far too mellow for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile, combined with generally low projection, makes it an ideal choice for the office or casual daily wear. It's too understated and lacks the potency for formal events or a memorable date night.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Patchouli, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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