89%
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Le Bain Eau de Parfum bottle Le Bain
Edp Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
1989 Year 2019
£ Price Tier ££££
Elite II Parfum bottle Elite II

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le Bain Eau de Parfum
Divisive yet adored, Joop! Le Bain is a comforting hug of vanilla and amber that often surprises with its unique almond or cherry-tobacco nuances. You'll either get cosy sophistication or a 'what the hell is that?' moment, so try before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Elite II Parfum
This is a grown-up gourmand rose, an elegant embrace of sweetness and florals that manages to be both rich and refined. Don't expect aggressive projection; it speaks softly but lingers beautifully.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 19%
Floral 26% 22%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 27% 35%
Warm 7% 9%
Woody 16% 9%
Earthy 7% 6%
Animalic 7% 9%
Fresh 21% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Le Bain EdP
Elite II Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 21% vs 47%
Only in Elite II Parfum
Rainwater 53%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 20% vs 22%
Rose 17% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 24% vs 19%
Vanilla 24% vs 26%
Amber 21% vs 19%
Musk 15% vs 16%
Only in Le Bain Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 14%
Only in Elite II Parfum
Woody 18%

Accords

Le Bain Eau de Parfum Elite II Parfum
100%
Vanilla
100%
Caramel
86%
85%
Amber
68%
61%
Sweet
79%
Rose
74%
72%
Woody
49%
70%
Powdery
55%
63%
White Floral
55%
Aquatic
55%
52%
Citrus
51%
51%
Aromatic
49%
Aldehydic
Vanilla shared
100%
100%
86%
Amber shared
85%
68%
Sweet shared
61%
79%
74%
Woody shared
72%
49%
Powdery shared
70%
55%
White Floral shared
63%
55%
55%
Citrus shared
52%
51%
51%
49%

Performance

Le Bain Eau de Parfum Elite II Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Le Bain Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and warm, comforting accords make it highly suitable for casual wear and dates, as it creates an inviting aura. While some aldehydes and a 'clean' aspect might allow for office wear, its depth and sweetness can be a bit much for formal settings or sports.

Elite II Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its elegant and contained nature, combined with a smooth, non-shouting sillage, makes it suitable for office wear, though it truly shines on dates or formal occasions. The sweetness and sophistication mean it's not ideal for sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
91%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Sweet, Amber accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Le Bain Eau de Parfum
Elite II Parfum
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