L'Occitan
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2005 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
L'Occitan is a calm, spiced-up lavender that gets called natural and good quality by its fans, but slammed as musty-medicinal or simply *boring* by its detractors. If you're after a classic-leaning, understated lavender scent, this one's probably for you. Just don't expect it to last longer than a few hours.
This one's a proper chameleon. Expect a creamy, warm spicy vanilla that's either a cosy gourmand dream or a 'soapy aftershave' shocker, depending on your bottle, your skin, and perhaps the alignment of the stars. It's divisive, but when it hits right, it's a beauty.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 2% |
| Floral | 7% | 6% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 6% |
| Sweet | 19% | 25% |
| Warm | 41% | 47% |
| Woody | 16% | 14% |
| Earthy | 8% | 7% |
| Animalic | 7% | 7% |
| Fresh | 11% | 11% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and generally poor longevity make it suitable for office wear where it won't overwhelm. The relaxing, clean aromatic profile lends itself well to casual settings. It's a bit too understated and short-lived for formal events or energetic sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and skin-scent performance make it ideal for office wear and casual settings where you don't want to overpower. Given its intimate nature and creamy, warm spice profile, it’s also suitable for close encounters like dates, but less so for formal events or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Pepper, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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