88%
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Le Bain Eau de Parfum bottle Le Bain
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1989 Year 2022
£ Price Tier ££
Cafe Eau de Parfum bottle Cafe

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le Bain Eau de Parfum
Divisive yet adored, Joop! Le Bain is a comforting hug of vanilla and amber that often surprises with its unique almond or cherry-tobacco nuances. You'll either get cosy sophistication or a 'what the hell is that?' moment, so try before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Cafe Eau de Parfum
Cafe is a divisive brew; some find it a unique, cozy coffee shop scent with floral twists, while others are repulsed by what they describe as artificial grape, sour coffee, or even urinal cake. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 17%
Floral 26% 27%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 27% 27%
Warm 7% 6%
Woody 16% 8%
Earthy 7% 9%
Animalic 7% 10%
Fresh 21% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Le Bain EdP
Cafe EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 21% vs 23%
Only in Cafe Eau de Parfum
Coffee 47% Orange 29%
Shared Notes
Shared Notes
Vanilla 24% vs 35%
Musk 15% vs 37%
Only in Le Bain Eau de Parfum
Tonka Bean 25% Amber 22% Patchouli 14%
Only in Cafe Eau de Parfum
Cedar 27%

Accords

Le Bain Eau de Parfum Cafe Eau de Parfum
100%
Vanilla
58%
63%
White Floral
100%
85%
Amber
52%
Citrus
76%
Coffee
75%
72%
Woody
70%
Powdery
72%
61%
Sweet
57%
Musky
61%
52%
Warm Spicy
57%
51%
Aromatic
49%
Aldehydic
Fresh
49%
Vanilla shared
100%
58%
White Floral shared
63%
100%
85%
Citrus shared
52%
76%
75%
72%
Powdery shared
70%
72%
Sweet shared
61%
57%
61%
Warm Spicy shared
52%
57%
51%
49%
49%

Performance

Le Bain Eau de Parfum Cafe Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Le Bain Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and warm, comforting accords make it highly suitable for casual wear and dates, as it creates an inviting aura. While some aldehydes and a 'clean' aspect might allow for office wear, its depth and sweetness can be a bit much for formal settings or sports.

Cafe Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its lighter projection and unique, non-traditional gourmand aspects make it a fair choice for casual wear and even office settings where stronger scents are frowned upon. It's less suited for formal events due to its quirky character, and definitely not for sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
89%
Accord
61%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Citrus, Powdery accords and Lily Of The Valley, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Le Bain Eau de Parfum
Cafe Eau de Parfum
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