Le Lion
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Patchouli Sauvage
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a true beast, powerful and uncompromising. Le Lion is a masterclass in challenging elegance, it's not a crowd-pleaser for everyone, but if it clicks, it truly roars. Definitely not for the fainthearted; it demands a wearer who can match its gravitas.
This isn't your grandad's dusty patchouli. Patchouli Sauvage manages to be both refined and quietly commanding, a woody-amber ode to elegance. It's a classy scent that proves patchouli can be perfectly polite, but make no mistake, it still projects with serious staying power.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 28% | 28% |
| Floral | 4% | 3% |
| Fruity | 2% | 10% |
| Green | 2% | 4% |
| Sweet | 23% | 17% |
| Warm | 16% | 9% |
| Woody | 14% | 25% |
| Earthy | 16% | 22% |
| Animalic | 12% | 3% |
| Fresh | 17% | 15% |
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and intense amber-woody character make it too much for the office. However, its luxurious and commanding presence is perfect for formal events and an intimate, powerful statement on a date. It's too weighty for casual or sport wear.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its significant projection and longevity mean this isn't for a claustrophobic office, though careful application for cooler weather could work. The elegant woody-amber profile and polite patchouli make it ideal for formal events and sophisticated dates; it's a bit too refined for active casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Patchouli accords and Labdanum, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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