Lacura Hotel Collection No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin Eau de Parfum vs 154 Cologne Eau de Parfum

Lacura Hotel Collection No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2020	Year	2001
£	Price Tier	££

154 Cologne

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lacura Hotel Collection No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin

Aldi's Lime, Basil & Mandarin delivers an impressively authentic zesty-fresh impression at a fraction of the designer price. It's bright, breezy and effortless, though fleeting-reapply freely for a constant burst of citrus cheer.

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Our Verdict - 154 Cologne

This isn't just a classic for Jo Malone, it's a classy, versatile number some call underrated. The community is split on its performance, but generally agree it's a sophisticated, fresh scent with a woody, aromatic dry down. A real gem, if you can find it.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	27%	27%
Floral	9%	6%
Fruity	3%	4%
Green	24%	14%
Sweet	10%	14%
Warm	8%	12%
Woody	13%	14%
Earthy	19%	13%
Animalic	4%	5%
Fresh	24%	22%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Lacura Hotel Collection No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin EdP

154 Cologne EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Lime 39% Mandarin 33% Bergamot 27%

Top Notes

Grapefruit 36% Bergamot 35% Mandarin 29%

Heart Notes

Lavender 55% Basil 46% Thyme 26%

Shared Notes

Mandarin 33% vs 29%

Bergamot 27% vs 35%

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Lime 39%

Only in 154 Cologne

Grapefruit 36%

Shared Notes

Lavender 55% vs 34%

Basil 46% vs 29%

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Thyme 26%

Only in 154 Cologne

Nutmeg 37%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 42% vs 22%

Vetiver 23% vs 36%

Musk 14% vs 22%

Only in 154 Cologne

Vanilla 18%

Accords

Lacura Hotel Collection No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin 154 Cologne

67%

Fresh Spicy

100%

90%

Citrus

70%

76%

Aromatic

86%

30%

Woody

63%

Lavender

56%

Earthy

56%

54%

Green

51%

40%

Herbal

30%

Sweet

Fresh Spicy shared

67%

100%

Citrus shared

90%

70%

Aromatic shared

76%

86%

Woody shared

30%

63%

Lavender

56%

Earthy

56%

Green shared

54%

51%

Herbal

40%

Sweet

30%

Performance

Lacura Hotel Collection No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin 154 Cologne

Short (2-4h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Light

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lacura Hotel Collection No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

Bursting with zesty citrus and uplifting basil, this scent is perfect for spring and summer, offering a crisp breeze of freshness. The light composition feels too airy for cold winter days, while in fall it works as a subtle, clean daytime pick.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

The discreet projection and clean citrus-herbal profile make it ideal for office, casual and post-workout freshness. It is less suited to formal events or romantic evenings where a richer, more sensual fragrance is expected.

154 Cologne

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, though some find it a bit too mature for younger wearers. While versatile, its moderate projection and potential for warmth might make it less ideal for vigorous sports or very formal events.