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Which Should You Buy?
Lalique White is a highly divisive 'clean' scent. Some find it a calming, unique freshie - others smell an 'old granny' or 'doctor's office', citing poor performance and a 'boring' dry down. It's affordable, but polarising.
A distinctly British, gentlemanly scent. Burlington Arcade opens with a clean, peppery zest, and rounds off with a woody, sophisticated air. It's a bit of a wallflower though - charming up close, but don't expect it to shout across a room.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 17% |
| Floral | 8% | 4% |
| Fruity | 5% | 3% |
| Green | 9% | 9% |
| Sweet | 13% | 15% |
| Warm | 27% | 30% |
| Woody | 16% | 15% |
| Earthy | 13% | 15% |
| Animalic | 8% | 5% |
| Fresh | 16% | 17% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its clean, inoffensive, fresh spicy profile and subtle projection make it perfect for office or casual wear. It's often criticised for poor longevity, making it less ideal for occasions requiring strong impact like dates or formal events.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection makes it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. The sophisticated and clean profile makes it a good fit for formal events and dates, though it might lack the punch some desire. Its subtlety means it won't shine for casual or sport settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Pepper, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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