Patchouli Passion
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2016 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Lilac Love
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A creamy praline heart over orris, orange blossom, patchouli and vanilla. Patchouli Passion is the budget La Vie Est Belle echo - sweet, gourmand, and built for cool-weather date nights and evening wear.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 22% | 29% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 2% |
| Sweet | 48% | 43% |
| Warm | 10% | 10% |
| Woody | 11% | 15% |
| Earthy | 24% | 15% |
| Animalic | 1% | 1% |
| Fresh | 3% | 4% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A creamy praline-vanilla heart over patchouli wears at its best in cool weather; the rich gourmand register reads heavy in summer and works for cool spring evenings.
Occasions
Bold gourmand sweetness suits date and evening contexts where presence is welcome; the projection is too rich for office close quarters and the sweetness reads too playful for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Floral, Powdery accords and Orris, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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