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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, potent, and utterly unique, Loukhoum is either a comforting, sophisticated gourmand or a sickly-sweet baby powder bomb, depending on your skin. Sample first, this isn't a safe blind buy, but for those it works on, it's a glorious, addictive scent.
If your idea of a good time is lounging in a field of flowers with a handful of marzipan, Mempasa is your scent. It's a sweet, powdery floral that’s got the whole community swooning.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 2% |
| Floral | 40% | 42% |
| Fruity | 0% | 5% |
| Green | 4% | 5% |
| Sweet | 41% | 45% |
| Warm | 6% | 7% |
| Woody | 6% | 2% |
| Earthy | 3% | 5% |
| Animalic | 14% | 0% |
| Fresh | 4% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong sillage and long-lasting, intensely sweet gourmand character, Loukhoum isn't really an office scent unless applied very lightly. It's much better suited for intimate dates or cosy casual wear, offering warmth and comfort. While opulent enough for some formal settings, its sweetness might be overpowering for others.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and winter pair best.
Occasions
Its prominent sweetness and strong sillage, as noted by reviewers, make it a bit much for a formal office setting. However, its romantic and elegant floral-nutty character is perfect for dates and evening events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Almond, Nutty accords and Almond, Floral notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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