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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.
Small Flower recreates Byredo's Lil Fleur - that cool, spicy rose-and-leather chypre with a saffron-and-blackcurrant lift. The dupe captures the rose-leather signature well, though it loses a little of the original's polished, smoky refinement and the leather reads slightly more synthetic. A chic, affordable rose-leather for cooler days.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 9% |
| Floral | 18% | 18% |
| Fruity | 4% | 10% |
| Green | 8% | 4% |
| Sweet | 19% | 22% |
| Warm | 13% | 14% |
| Woody | 12% | 13% |
| Earthy | 11% | 11% |
| Animalic | 24% | 24% |
| Fresh | 10% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
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 spicy rose-and-leather heart over warm woods leans cool-season, while the bright fruity-saffron opening keeps it wearable in spring.
Occasions
A chic, sensual rose-leather that suits evenings, dates and refined daily wear, with enough polish for the office.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Leather, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Tangerine, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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