Lil Fleur Eau de Parfum vs Desert Bean Eau de Parfum
Lil Fleur EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2019 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Desert Bean EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A budget take on Montale Arabians Tonka. The sharp saffron-and-rose opening over sweet tonka, amber and oud captures the original's rich, sweet-oriental powerhouse; the dupe runs a touch flatter and less nuanced, and while it projects well it gives up some of Montale's famously beastly longevity.
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The sweet saffron-tonka-oud richness is a cold-weather powerhouse, glorious in autumn and winter and far too heavy and sweet for summer heat.
Occasions
A bold, sweet-oriental statement scent built for evenings and dates; its sweetness and projection make it a lot for the office or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean warm spicy, woody
Adds amber and bergamot, drops ambergris and leather
Where to buy
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