Laura Eau de Parfum bottle Laura
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1994 Year 2004
££ Price Tier ££
Provocative Woman Eau de Parfum bottle Provocative Woman

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Laura Eau de Parfum
Laura is a divisive aquatic-fruity floral, with some hailing it as a timeless, ethereal beauty and others finding it sharp, synthetic, or just plain boring. Either love it or hate it, just don't expect a wallflower.
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Our Verdict - Provocative Woman Eau de Parfum
Don't let the name fool you - this is less a femme fatale and more a friendly, sophisticated presence. It's a surprisingly versatile, affordable crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight, though some find it a bit too safe.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 3%
Floral 29% 21%
Fruity 16% 27%
Green 9% 9%
Sweet 25% 24%
Warm 5% 9%
Woody 16% 17%
Earthy 5% 3%
Animalic 7% 2%
Fresh 18% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Laura EdP
Provocative Woman EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Freesia 19% vs 25%
Orchid 12% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 16% vs 23%
Cedar 15% vs 15%
Amber 14% vs 20%
Only in Laura Eau de Parfum
Musk 21% Vanilla 18% Vetiver 14%
Only in Provocative Woman Eau de Parfum
Hinoki Wood 21% Tea 19%

Accords

Laura Eau de Parfum Provocative Woman Eau de Parfum
100%
Fruity
100%
99%
Floral
97%
58%
Sweet
86%
63%
Woody
83%
75%
Powdery
61%
71%
Aquatic
47%
66%
Fresh
60%
66%
Ozonic
61%
Green
Amber
48%
Aromatic
47%
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Floral shared
99%
97%
Sweet shared
58%
86%
Woody shared
63%
83%
Powdery shared
75%
61%
Aquatic shared
71%
47%
Fresh shared
66%
60%
66%
61%
48%
47%

Performance

Laura Eau de Parfum Provocative Woman Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Laura Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, aquatic, and clean profile makes it ideal for casual wear and even sport, offering a light, inoffensive aura. While generally suitable for office, concerns about synthetic notes and potential for sharpness mean it's best applied sparingly, allowing it to remain subtle rather than overpowering for others. Its delicate nature limits its use for formal occasions.

Provocative Woman Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and often-cited 'office-safe' nature make it ideal for daily wear and professional settings. While some find it sexy for dates, its general 'pleasant' character means it doesn't shout for formal events and its lack of punch makes it unsuitable for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
86%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Floral, Sweet accords and Sandalwood, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Laura Eau de Parfum
Provocative Woman Eau de Parfum
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