Lavande 31
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2017 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Nirvana French Grey
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Le Labo's Lavande 31 is polarising; some find it a luxurious, modern interpretation of lavender, while others dismiss it as overpriced laundry detergent. It's a clean, musky scent that challenges traditional expectations of lavender, creating a love-it-or-hate-it dilemma for many.
Nirvana French Grey is a divisive drop, described as everything from 'chic and unique' to 'utterly vile' and smelling of farts. Folks either get a sophisticated, clean lavender musk or something strangely off. It's a proper blind-buy gamble due to wildly varied skin chemistry experiences.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 21% | 22% |
| Floral | 24% | 34% |
| Fruity | 2% | 2% |
| Green | 11% | 12% |
| Sweet | 15% | 10% |
| Warm | 6% | 1% |
| Woody | 2% | 1% |
| Earthy | 2% | 0% |
| Animalic | 13% | 16% |
| Fresh | 28% | 31% |
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 clean, inoffensive nature makes it highly suitable for the office and casual wear. The moderate sillage and lack of overt formality keep it from being a top choice for formal events, while its freshness allows for sport use.
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its clean, understated character and intimate sillage make it perfect for office or casual wear without offending anyone. While some find it beautiful for dates, its limited projection and 'just for me' vibe reduces its formal appeal. The fresh, aromatic notes are suitable for sport, but it's not a performance powerhouse.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Lavender, Musky, Aromatic accords and Lavender, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.