Fig & Lotus Flower Eau de Parfum vs Melancholy Thistle Cologne

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Fig & Lotus Flower Eau de Parfum bottle Fig & Lotus Flower EDP
EDP Concentration EDC
U Gender U
2020 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££
Melancholy Thistle Cologne bottle Melancholy Thistle EDC

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fig & Lotus Flower EDP
This aquatic floral is a polarizing pick-me-up. Some find it a refreshing, clean fig, perfect for hot days. Others, however, are put off by its green or citrusy facets, leading to a 'love it or leave it' divide. Expect Jo Malone's usual fleeting performance.
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Our Verdict - Melancholy Thistle EDC
This polarizing scent has folks divided. Some hail it as a masterclass in green, woody freshness, evoking misty Scottish Highlands, while others dismiss it as a barbershop afterthought. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but a unique experience if it clicks.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fig & Lotus Flower EDP
Melancholy Thistle EDC

Notes

Fig & Lotus Flower
Melancholy Thistle

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in Fig & Lotus Flower
Fig Leaf 100%
Only in Melancholy Thistle
Thistle 100%
Only in Fig & Lotus Flower
Lotus 100%
Only in Melancholy Thistle
Broom 33% Patchouli 33% Ivy 33%
Only in Fig & Lotus Flower
Vetiver 100%
Only in Melancholy Thistle
Woody 100%

Accords

Fig & Lotus Flower Melancholy Thistle
100%
Floral
34%
Woody
100%
35%
Green
89%
74%
Aquatic
65%
Ozonic
55%
Herbal
61%
Patchouli
61%
Fresh
60%
100%
Woody shared
34%
100%
Green shared
35%
89%
74%
Ozonic shared
65%
55%
61%
61%
60%

Performance

Fig & Lotus Flower Melancholy Thistle
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fig & Lotus Flower

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its clean, fresh aquatic-floral profile and intimate projection make it ideal for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While not quite refined enough for formal events, its refreshing qualities are perfect for summer and active use, though some may find its longevity an issue.

Melancholy Thistle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, green, and woody profile makes it superb for casual wear and even office settings due to its subtle projection. While some find it too 'barbershop' for dates or formal events, its unique character works well for daytime activities or a refined, quiet presence.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean ozonic, green, woody

Key Differences

Adds broom and ivy, drops fig leaf and lotus

Where to buy

Fig & Lotus Flower EDP
Melancholy Thistle EDC
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