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Which Should You Buy?
Lalique White is a highly divisive 'clean' scent. Some find it a calming, unique freshie - others smell an 'old granny' or 'doctor's office', citing poor performance and a 'boring' dry down. It's affordable, but polarising.
Tom Daxon's VSOP is a beautiful but tragically fleeting scent. Many rave about its opening, a truly 'out of this world' blend of boozy warmth and spice, only for it to disappear almost instantly. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with some finding the geranium sickening, but the real issue is its blink-and-you-miss-it longevity.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 13% |
| Floral | 8% | 12% |
| Fruity | 5% | 4% |
| Green | 9% | 7% |
| Sweet | 13% | 15% |
| Warm | 27% | 27% |
| Woody | 16% | 21% |
| Earthy | 13% | 6% |
| Animalic | 8% | 8% |
| Fresh | 16% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its clean, inoffensive, fresh spicy profile and subtle projection make it perfect for office or casual wear. It's often criticised for poor longevity, making it less ideal for occasions requiring strong impact like dates or formal events.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its exceptionally poor longevity, VSOP isn't ideal for long events, but its sophisticated and warm aromatic profile makes it suitable for shorter dates or casual evening outings. The lack of powerful sillage means it wouldn't offend in an office, but it simply won't last your workday.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Woody accords and Pepper, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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