Lovely Eau de Parfum vs Serenity Extrait
Lovely EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Serenity Extrait
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Which Should You Buy?
This anniversary edition is what the original Lovely by SJP should have been all along. It's the same beloved scent, but dialled up a notch, with richer musk and better longevity. If you loved the classic, you'll adore this perfected version.
Serenity is Aromara's 35% Extrait take on Initio Parfums Privés Rehab, the lavender-tobacco fragrance beloved for its calming, sophisticated profile. It captures the lavender-bergamot opening and patchouli-musk-vanilla base reasonably well, but comes across noticeably less smooth and layered than Rehab's celebrated European lavender-and-tobacco balance, with less of the original's creamy sandalwood depth.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, musky character and moderate intensity make it highly versatile for daily wear, office, and casual outings without being overbearing. While many find it 'classy' and suitable for various settings, its enhanced longevity could be a bit much for very formal or intense sport activities.
Seasons
Aromatic lavender-woody-musk composition works year-round but shines most in cooler weather layering.
Occasions
Calming and composed, suited to office wear and casual days, with enough warmth for low-key evenings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, aromatic, musky
Adds spicy and vanilla, drops amber and apple
Where to buy
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