Lil Fleur Eau de Parfum bottle Lil Fleur
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2020 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Noir d'Arabie Eau de Parfum bottle Noir d'Arabie

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lil Fleur Eau de Parfum
Lil Fleur is a proper love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. While some find its tart rose and leather combo addictive and edgy, others are put off by what they call a synthetic, sharp, or even headache-inducing mess. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Noir d'Arabie Eau de Parfum
This Montale Arabians Tonka clone is a steal at its price point, offering a more refined, less aggressive take on the sweet, ambery oud profile. It's a crowd-pleaser that gets even better after a few months of maceration.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 10%
Floral 18% 17%
Fruity 4% 1%
Green 8% 3%
Sweet 19% 26%
Warm 13% 25%
Woody 12% 14%
Earthy 11% 14%
Animalic 24% 21%
Fresh 10% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lil Fleur EdP
Noir d'Arabie EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 34% vs 66%
Only in Lil Fleur Eau de Parfum
Redcurrant Leaf 34% Tangerine 31%
Only in Noir d'Arabie Eau de Parfum
Bergamot 33%
Shared Notes
Rose 57% vs 46%
Only in Lil Fleur Eau de Parfum
Leather 43%
Only in Noir d'Arabie Eau de Parfum
Oud 53%
Only in Lil Fleur Eau de Parfum
Ambergris 34% Woody 34% Vanilla 32%

Accords

Lil Fleur Eau de Parfum Noir d'Arabie Eau de Parfum
100%
Rose
75%
Amber
100%
Sweet
94%
63%
Warm Spicy
89%
87%
Leather
52%
Oud
87%
Vanilla
86%
65%
Animalic
64%
Citrus
63%
Fruity
Metallic
58%
57%
Aromatic
50%
57%
Woody
55%
Green
Rose shared
100%
75%
100%
94%
Warm Spicy shared
63%
89%
Leather shared
87%
52%
Oud
87%
86%
65%
64%
63%
58%
Aromatic shared
57%
50%
57%
55%

Performance

Lil Fleur Eau de Parfum Noir d'Arabie Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Lil Fleur Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its strong projection and unique leather-rose profile make Lil Fleur a bold choice for dates or casual outings. However, the prominent and sometimes polarising leather note, combined with high sillage, makes it less suitable for formal events or a conservative office environment.

Noir d'Arabie Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its sweet, warm, and long-lasting nature makes it excellent for dates and formal events, leaving a memorable sillage. While potent, it's considered less cloying than its inspiration, allowing for occasional casual wear, but it's likely too rich for office or sport environments due to its strong, lingering sweetness.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
79%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
80%
Accord
40%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Leather, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Saffron notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Lil Fleur Eau de Parfum
Noir d'Arabie Eau de Parfum
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