LV Lovers Eau de Parfum bottle LV Lovers
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U Gender U
2024 Year 2016
£££££ Price Tier £
Shades Blue Eau de Parfum bottle Shades Blue

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - LV Lovers Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive gem. While some get 'pickle juice' from its green, woody opening, those who wait are rewarded with an unbelievably smooth, creamy sandalwood dry down that absolutely slays. It's a real grower.
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Our Verdict - Shades Blue Eau de Parfum
This budget-friendly 'blue' scent is either a beastly bargain or a cheap, synthetic miss. Performance is a total lottery, so you might get a gem or you might get air freshener. Buy at your own risk - some love it, some regret it.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 24%
Floral 3% 0%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 19% 13%
Sweet 6% 6%
Warm 17% 23%
Woody 28% 26%
Earthy 5% 11%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 26% 27%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
LV Lovers EdP
Shades Blue EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 34% vs 19%
Only in LV Lovers Eau de Parfum
Galbanum 65%
Only in Shades Blue Eau de Parfum
Grapefruit 38% Cardamom 23% Lemon 19%
Shared Notes
Ginger 52% vs 20%
Only in LV Lovers Eau de Parfum
Solar Note 47%
Only in Shades Blue Eau de Parfum
Rosemary 21% Nutmeg 21% Pine 21% Mint 17%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 52% vs 18%
Cedar 47% vs 18%
Only in Shades Blue Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 22% Patchouli 20% Spicy 20%

Accords

LV Lovers Eau de Parfum Shades Blue Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
57%
Aromatic
92%
Citrus
81%
45%
Warm Spicy
68%
66%
Green
47%
56%
Powdery
48%
Balsamic
Earthy
48%
Patchouli
46%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
57%
92%
81%
Warm Spicy shared
45%
68%
Green shared
66%
47%
56%
48%
48%
46%

Performance

LV Lovers Eau de Parfum Shades Blue Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

LV Lovers Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its versatile woody-green profile and moderate sillage make it suitable for various settings, leaning casual or for dates due to its inviting dry down. While it performs well, the initial green acidity might be a bit much for a formal setting.

Shades Blue Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it suitable for office wear, though varied performance means some might find it too fleeting. It's a casual scent by nature, described by some as an everyday go-to, and its potential for a strong opening makes it less ideal for formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
84%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Green, Aromatic accords and Bergamot, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

LV Lovers Eau de Parfum
Shades Blue Eau de Parfum
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