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Le Lion Eau de Parfum bottle Le Lion EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2020 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Caftan Eau de Parfum bottle Caftan EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le Lion EDP
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 - Caftan EDP
Caftan is a truly divisive scent; some rave about its luxurious incense and amber, calling it a masterpiece, while others dismiss it as an "old lady's closet" or overly synthetic baby powder. Test before you invest in this love-it-or-hate-it amber bomb.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Le Lion EDP
Caftan EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 52% vs 28%
Only in Le Lion
Lemon 48%
Shared Notes
Musk 23% vs 46%

Accords

Le Lion Caftan
100%
Amber
100%
74%
Woody
64%
Musky
47%
60%
Powdery
57%
Citrus
54%
Patchouli
52%
Balsamic
45%
51%
Vanilla
49%
Warm Spicy
49%
Amber shared
100%
100%
74%
Musky shared
64%
47%
60%
57%
54%
Balsamic shared
52%
45%
51%
Warm Spicy shared
49%
49%

Performance

Le Lion Caftan
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Le Lion

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.

Caftan

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and longevity make it less suitable for the office, but its sophisticated and alluring amber profile is perfect for dates and formal events. The warmth and depth also lend themselves well to casual evening wear in colder months.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, musky, balsamic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Le Lion EDP
Caftan EDP
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