92%
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Le Lion Eau de Parfum bottle Le Lion
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2020 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Musc Eau de Parfum bottle Musc

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le Lion Eau de Parfum
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Musc Eau de Parfum
Molinard Musc is a divisive one, but those who love it, *really* love it. Forget clean musks; this is a full-bodied, balsamic, hippie dream that evokes head shops and incense with an undeniable potency. Definitely not a blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 22%
Floral 4% 13%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 2% 3%
Sweet 23% 28%
Warm 16% 16%
Woody 14% 10%
Earthy 16% 17%
Animalic 12% 12%
Fresh 17% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Le Lion EdP
Musc EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 52% vs 48%
Only in Le Lion Eau de Parfum
Lemon 48%
Only in Musc Eau de Parfum
Neroli 52%
Shared Notes
Amber 46% vs 32%
Only in Le Lion Eau de Parfum
Labdanum 54%
Only in Musc Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 40% Vanilla 27%
Shared Notes
Musk 23% vs 33%
Only in Musc Eau de Parfum
Opoponax 36% Benzoin 30%

Accords

Le Lion Eau de Parfum Musc Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
100%
74%
Woody
52%
64%
Musky
55%
52%
Balsamic
62%
60%
Powdery
52%
57%
Citrus
51%
54%
Patchouli
57%
51%
Vanilla
56%
49%
Warm Spicy
55%
Sweet
50%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
74%
52%
Musky shared
64%
55%
Balsamic shared
52%
62%
Powdery shared
60%
52%
Citrus shared
57%
51%
Patchouli shared
54%
57%
Vanilla shared
51%
56%
Warm Spicy shared
49%
55%
50%

Performance

Le Lion Eau de Parfum Musc Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Le Lion Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Musc Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Given its strong projection and distinctive 'head shop' character, this isn't office-friendly, unless you are a true hippie. It's too heavy for sport and a bit much for formal events, but perfect for dates or casual wear where you want to make a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
90%
Accord
96%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Balsamic, Patchouli accords and Patchouli, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Le Lion Eau de Parfum
Musc Eau de Parfum
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