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Lady in Red Eau de Parfum bottle Lady in Red EDP
EDP Concentration EDC
F Gender U
- Year 2009
£ Price Tier ££
Vanilla & Anise Cologne bottle Vanilla & Anise EDC

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lady in Red EDP
This one's a divisive root beer float. If you love a bold liquorice and vanilla combo, it's a playful, affordable nod to a classic. If not, you might find yourself scrubbing it off.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Vanilla & Anise EDC
This one's a proper British conundrum. Some find it a fresh, grown-up vanilla with a unique spicy kick, like a refined confection. Others say it's more medicinal fennel than delicious, with a surprisingly weak performance typical of Jo Malone. A divisive scent.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lady in Red EDP
Vanilla & Anise EDC

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 45% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 35% vs 36%

Accords

Lady in Red Vanilla & Anise
100%
Soft Spicy
100%
83%
Anis
89%
72%
Vanilla
82%
Floral
82%
77%
Sweet
50%
75%
Woody
71%
White Floral
58%
70%
Powdery
64%
66%
Musky
Citrus
52%
49%
Balsamic
Fresh
47%
Aromatic
47%
Soft Spicy shared
100%
100%
Anis shared
83%
89%
Vanilla shared
72%
82%
82%
Sweet shared
77%
50%
75%
White Floral shared
71%
58%
Powdery shared
70%
64%
66%
52%
49%
47%
47%

Performance

Lady in Red Vanilla & Anise
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lady in Red

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its bold, Gourmand-leaning accords make it a bit much for the office or formal events. However, the cozy, playful nature and moderate longevity are perfect for casual outings or a relaxed date night.

Vanilla & Anise

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft spicy and powdery accords, combined with general community consensus of light sillage and moderate longevity, make it ideal for casual wear and the office. It's a bit too subdued for formal events and not invigorating enough for sport, but could work for an intimate date.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean soft spicy, anis, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lady in Red EDP
Vanilla & Anise EDC
100ml
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