Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum vs Army Of Lovers Extrait

Purple Flowers

Edp	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
2017	Year	2014
££	Price Tier	££

Army Of Lovers

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum

This polarizing Mancera scent is a bold, long-lasting declaration. Some find it a 'rose-patchouli atomic bomb' or a 'thick and awful' granny smell, while others adore its 'slinky, secretive' charm and 'fabulous' performance. Definitely not one for a blind buy.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Army Of Lovers Extrait

This isn't for the faint of heart. Army of Lovers is a full-throttle, unapologetically bold rose beast, though some find it a bit too much or even bland. It's a statement, not a whisper - and you'll either adore its diva energy or consider it a ‘dirty animal’ you'd rather avoid.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	6%	1%
Floral	13%	18%
Fruity	1%	0%
Green	5%	4%
Sweet	21%	25%
Warm	18%	19%
Woody	16%	21%
Earthy	14%	19%
Animalic	17%	14%
Fresh	11%	5%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Purple Flowers EdP

Army Of Lovers Extrait

Notes

Only in Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum

Fig Tree 25% Pepper 21% Ginger 20% Nutmeg 18% Mandarin 17%

Only in Army Of Lovers Extrait

Rose 38% Spicy 23% Coriander 21% Violet 19%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 33% vs 30%

Only in Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum

Rose 40% Cedar 27%

Only in Army Of Lovers Extrait

Cashmere Wood 26% Oakmoss 24% Sandalwood 20%

Shared Notes

Musk 35% vs 37%

Only in Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 33% Ambergris 31%

Only in Army Of Lovers Extrait

Honey 32% Amber 30%

Accords

Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum Army Of Lovers Extrait

100%

Woody

100%

82%

Fresh Spicy

77%

Rose

78%

48%

Musky

76%

57%

Warm Spicy

69%

52%

Powdery

68%

67%

Patchouli

66%

Amber

63%

Earthy

62%

47%

Floral

56%

Mossy

55%

49%

Citrus

47%

Balsamic

Woody shared

100%

Fresh Spicy

82%

Rose shared

77%

78%

Musky shared

48%

76%

Warm Spicy shared

57%

69%

Powdery shared

52%

68%

Patchouli shared

67%

66%

Amber

63%

Earthy

62%

Floral shared

47%

56%

Mossy

55%

Citrus

49%

Balsamic

47%

Performance

Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum Army Of Lovers Extrait

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection, often described as a 'nuclear beast', make it less suitable for office wear where discretion is key. The intense rose and woody-spicy accords lend themselves well to evening dates and formal events, though it's still wearable casually by those who prefer a statement scent.

Army Of Lovers Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense, complex profile make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for evenings out or events where you want to leave a lasting impression. This fragrance demands attention, fitting well for formal occasions and romantic dates, especially in cooler weather.