90%
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Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum bottle Lail Maleki
Edp Concentration Other
U Gender U
2018 Year -
£ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum
Prepare for a proper debate; Lail Maleki is about as divisive as they come. Some find it a glorious, potent floral-sweet powerhouse, others a screechy, synthetic nightmare reminiscent of cleaning products or a 'nursing home'. Love it or hate it, subtlety isn't its strong suit.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Susan
A powerhouse floral that's either a budget-friendly delight or an overpowering blast from the past. Widely considered an excellent dupe for Givenchy's Amarige, its impressive longevity and projection come with a caveat: a heavy hand will leave you swimming in a sea of 80s/90s floral intensity.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 15%
Floral 25% 25%
Fruity 16% 18%
Green 3% 4%
Sweet 30% 31%
Warm 16% 11%
Woody 8% 3%
Earthy 3% 4%
Animalic 15% 14%
Fresh 8% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lail Maleki EdP
Susan

Notes

Accords

Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum Susan
64%
Floral
100%
92%
Sweet
54%
77%
Fruity
67%
70%
Honey
65%
Powdery
47%
61%
Musky
64%
54%
Warm Spicy
58%
56%
Amber
56%
54%
Citrus
55%
Vanilla
46%
Floral shared
64%
100%
Sweet shared
92%
54%
Fruity shared
77%
67%
70%
Powdery shared
65%
47%
Musky shared
61%
64%
Warm Spicy shared
54%
58%
Amber shared
56%
56%
Citrus shared
54%
55%
46%

Performance

Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum Susan
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense floral-sweet profile make it overwhelming for office wear. It's better suited for evenings or cooler weather, where its bold character can shine without suffocating those nearby. The 'old school' vibe might not appeal to everyone for a date but works well in formal settings due to its prominent sillage.

Susan

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and substantial longevity, Susan is not ideal for the office where it could be overwhelming. It shines on dates and formal occasions due to its elegant floral character, but its intensity means it's best applied lightly for more casual settings. It's much too heavy for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
89%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Fruity, Musky accords and Citrus, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum
Susan
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