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Lipstick On Eau de Toilette bottle Lipstick On EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2015 Year 1989
££ Price Tier ££
Heliotrope Eau de Parfum bottle Heliotrope EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lipstick On EDT
Nostalgic and feminine, Lipstick On wraps you in a delicate powdery aura of iris, violet, and vanilla, conjuring vintage boudoirs. Intimate, soft, and addictive, it is the olfactory equivalent of a swipe of classic red lipstick-timeless and quietly sensual.
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Our Verdict - Heliotrope EDP
This one's a divisive almond bomb. If you're after a photorealistic heliotrope, jog on - this is marzipan central, with plenty of 'Play-Doh' and 'amaretto' vibes. You'll either love its sweet, cosy charm or find it a bit too much.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lipstick On EDT
Heliotrope EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 29% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 36% vs 23%
Tonka Bean 36% vs 21%

Accords

Lipstick On Heliotrope
Almond
100%
Vanilla
99%
95%
Powdery
87%
80%
Sweet
75%
70%
Floral
55%
Amber
64%
Nutty
62%
Fruity
56%
Balsamic
52%
45%
Green
40%
Earthy
100%
99%
Powdery shared
95%
87%
Sweet shared
80%
75%
Floral shared
70%
55%
64%
62%
56%
52%
45%
40%

Performance

Lipstick On Heliotrope
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lipstick On

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Best in fall and spring when creamy, powdery, and sweet facets shine without overwhelming. The warm vanilla and powdery iris feel cozy in cool weather, while the floral and citrus top notes keep it wearable in milder seasons. May be too dense for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Perfect for romantic dates and cozy evenings due to its intimate, nostalgic powderiness. Its moderate projection and soft sweetness are suitable for formal and casual settings, but it is not fresh or energising enough for sport or active occasions.

Heliotrope

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its intensely sweet and powdery gourmand profile makes it less suited for formal or professional environments, but it shines in casual settings or on a date where a comforting and inviting aura is desired. Longevity and sillage are reported as moderate to strong, meaning it might be too much for close-quarters like an office.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, sweet, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lipstick On EDT
Heliotrope EDP
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