Encens et Lavande Eau de Parfum vs Flowers Turn Purple Eau de Parfum

Encens et Lavande

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1996	Year	2018
££	Price Tier	£££££

Flowers Turn Purple

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Encens et Lavande Eau de Parfum

This one's a Marmite scent - you'll either love its stark, realistic lavender and incense blend, or you'll be running for the hills. It's a clean, cold, and unapologetic take on two classic notes, proving that simplicity can hide profound depth. If you're after sweet and soft, look elsewhere; this is for those who crave austere elegance.

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Our Verdict - Flowers Turn Purple Eau de Parfum

This one is a real head-scratcher. Some find it a beautiful, creamy lavender dream, a 'key lime pie' of scent. Others smell nothing but chemical detergent or dirty mothballs, and report inconsistent batches. An experience that’s either heavenly or a total wash.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	20%	11%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	16%	35%
Sweet	3%	10%
Warm	18%	16%
Woody	5%	15%
Earthy	10%	5%
Animalic	3%	3%
Fresh	30%	26%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Encens et Lavande EdP

Flowers Turn Purple EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Clary Sage 33% Juniper 33% Rosemary 33%

Top Notes

Basil 100%

Heart Notes

Lavender Absolute 50% Sage 50%

Heart Notes

Lavender 100%

Base Notes

Incense 25% Myrrh 25% Benzoin 25% Frankincense 25%

Base Notes

Amberwood 100%

Only in Encens et Lavande Eau de Parfum

Clary Sage 33% Juniper 33% Rosemary 33%

Only in Flowers Turn Purple Eau de Parfum

Basil 100%

Only in Encens et Lavande Eau de Parfum

Lavender Absolute 50% Sage 50%

Only in Flowers Turn Purple Eau de Parfum

Lavender 100%

Only in Encens et Lavande Eau de Parfum

Incense 25% Myrrh 25% Benzoin 25% Frankincense 25%

Only in Flowers Turn Purple Eau de Parfum

Amberwood 100%

Accords

Encens et Lavande Eau de Parfum Flowers Turn Purple Eau de Parfum

100%

Lavender

100%

51%

Fresh Spicy

92%

58%

Aromatic

86%

77%

Amber

68%

72%

Smoky

Woody

61%

Herbal

60%

56%

Balsamic

Green

54%

51%

Warm Spicy

Lavender shared

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

51%

92%

Aromatic shared

58%

86%

Amber shared

77%

68%

Smoky

72%

Woody

61%

Herbal

60%

Balsamic

56%

Green

54%

Warm Spicy

51%

Performance

Encens et Lavande Eau de Parfum Flowers Turn Purple Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Encens et Lavande Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and clean, non-offensive aroma make it suitable for office wear. While not a typical 'date night' scent, its sophisticated and calming nature lends itself to more intimate, understated occasions. It's too refined for sport but versatile enough for casual and some formal settings, particularly where subtlety is valued.

Flowers Turn Purple Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Office Date

Its moderate projection and fresh, aromatic profile make it suitable for casual wear or the office, but it's not impactful enough for formal events. The calming lavender scent, despite some finding it like detergent, lends itself to relaxed settings.