Lilac Love Eau de Parfum bottle Lilac Love
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2016 Year 2020
££££ Price Tier ££
Scarlet Poppy Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Scarlet Poppy Intense

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Lilac Love
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lilac Love Eau de Parfum
Lilac Love is a divisive, opinionated floral gourmand that splits the room: some find it a unique, powdery dream of lilac and cocoa, while others are put off by its 'old lady' vibe and synthetic sweetness. Not a safe blind buy, but a must-try for purple floral fanatics.
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Our Verdict - Scarlet Poppy Intense Eau de Parfum
This one is a divisive Jo Malone - some find it an addictive, creamy dream, while others are underwhelmed by its subtlety and fleeting presence. It's a hug in a bottle for many, but don't expect a beast mode projector.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 29% 26%
Fruity 0% 6%
Green 2% 11%
Sweet 43% 41%
Warm 10% 10%
Woody 15% 5%
Earthy 15% 11%
Animalic 1% 0%
Fresh 4% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lilac Love EdP
Scarlet Poppy Intense EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orris 27% vs 41%
Only in Lilac Love Eau de Parfum
Cacao Pod 41% Tonka Bean 31%
Only in Scarlet Poppy Intense Eau de Parfum
Fig 31% Poppy 27%
Only in Lilac Love Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 42% Sandalwood 29% Patchouli 28%
Only in Scarlet Poppy Intense Eau de Parfum
Tonka Bean 43% Heliotrope 32% Barley 24%

Accords

Lilac Love Eau de Parfum Scarlet Poppy Intense Eau de Parfum
100%
Vanilla
99%
84%
Powdery
100%
92%
Floral
95%
56%
Sweet
82%
Iris
74%
70%
Cacao
Musky
61%
Fruity
58%
Amber
58%
57%
Fresh
Aromatic
54%
49%
Almond
51%
49%
Woody
Vanilla shared
100%
99%
Powdery shared
84%
100%
Floral shared
92%
95%
Sweet shared
56%
82%
74%
70%
61%
58%
58%
57%
54%
Almond shared
49%
51%
49%

Performance

Lilac Love Eau de Parfum Scarlet Poppy Intense Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lilac Love Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

With its moderate to strong projection and lasting power, Lilac Love is well-suited for dates and formal events, though perhaps a bit much for the office. Its cozy warmth makes it great for casual wear in cooler weather, but it's far too heavy for sport.

Scarlet Poppy Intense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its soft sillage and comforting, clean feel make it highly suitable for office or casual wear without being intrusive. While alluring, its creamy and powdery nature might be too relaxed for highly formal events, and its warmth makes it unsuitable for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
82%
Accord
64%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Vanilla, Floral accords and Orris, Tonka Bean notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lilac Love Eau de Parfum
Scarlet Poppy Intense Eau de Parfum
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