Private Collection Eau de Parfum vs Lauren Eau de Parfum

Private Collection

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1973	Year	1978
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Private Collection Eau de Parfum

A legendary green floral from the 70s, Private Collection is a divisive scent: you'll either love its crisp, retro elegance and confident swagger, or find it a bit too sharp and 'vintage'. It’s an acquired taste for some, but a timeless masterpiece for others.

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Our Verdict - Lauren Eau de Parfum

This 70s powerhouse is a green floral with serious heritage, but be warned: the vintage truly shines. The modern reformulation is a pale ghost of its former self, lacking the depth and longevity that made it a cult classic. Seek out an original bottle for the real experience.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	33%	34%
Fruity	3%	5%
Green	28%	24%
Sweet	15%	13%
Warm	5%	3%
Woody	10%	20%
Earthy	13%	11%
Animalic	5%	0%
Fresh	14%	17%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Shared Notes

Green 56% vs 34%

Only in Private Collection Eau de Parfum

Hyacinth 43%

Only in Lauren Eau de Parfum

Clary Sage 26% Rosewood 22% Pineapple 17%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 11% vs 14%

Rose 10% vs 14%

Only in Private Collection Eau de Parfum

Chrysanthemum 20% Narcissus 14% Honeysuckle 12% Mignonette 12% Ylang-Ylang 11% Pear 10%

Only in Lauren Eau de Parfum

Lilac 21% Lily Of The Valley 21% Cyclamen 15% Violet 14%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 17% vs 23%

Cedar 12% vs 17%

Sandalwood 11% vs 17%

Only in Private Collection Eau de Parfum

Coriander 13% Patchouli 12% Heliotrope 12% Amber 12% Musk 11%

Only in Lauren Eau de Parfum

Carnation 26% Vetiver 16%

Accords

Private Collection Eau de Parfum Lauren Eau de Parfum

100%

Green

85%

84%

Floral

100%

65%

Woody

76%

71%

Yellow Floral

Fresh

71%

69%

Herbal

60%

White Floral

68%

65%

Fresh Spicy

62%

Aromatic

65%

58%

Mossy

50%

58%

Earthy

49%

Warm Spicy

52%

Soft Spicy

48%

Green shared

100%

85%

Floral shared

84%

100%

Woody shared

65%

76%

Yellow Floral

71%

Fresh

71%

Herbal

69%

White Floral shared

60%

68%

Fresh Spicy

65%

Aromatic shared

62%

65%

Mossy shared

58%

50%

Earthy shared

58%

49%

Warm Spicy

52%

Soft Spicy

48%

Performance

Private Collection Eau de Parfum Lauren Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Private Collection Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Formal

Often described as 'professional' and lending 'confidence', its bold green floral character makes it highly suited for office and formal wear. Whilst some find it suitable for summer, its strong sillage and complex profile make it less ideal for casual outings or intimate dates where a subtler scent is often preferred.

Lauren Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

The original vintage's strong sillage makes it less ideal for enclosed office spaces, though it still conveys professionalism. Its complex, elegant character and perceived sophistication, as highlighted by many reviewers, make it perfect for dates, casual outings, and even some informal formal events. It's not a sports scent due to its depth and formal leaning.