Lovely Eau de Parfum vs Black Gold Eau de Parfum

Lovely

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	2017
£	Price Tier	££

Black Gold

ScentArt

A

Lovely

B

Black Gold

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lovely Eau de Parfum

This anniversary edition is what the original Lovely by SJP should have been all along. It's the same beloved scent, but dialled up a notch, with richer musk and better longevity. If you loved the classic, you'll adore this perfected version.

Favourite

Our Verdict - Black Gold Eau de Parfum

Black Gold is a divisive one. You'll either get an incredibly luxurious, clean, and masculine lavender-leather dream, or a headache-inducing floral soap that reminds you of your nan. Definitely try before you buy, as personal chemistry truly dictates the experience.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	6%
Floral	13%	21%
Fruity	6%	1%
Green	6%	6%
Sweet	13%	16%
Warm	11%	17%
Woody	21%	17%
Earthy	18%	15%
Animalic	10%	13%
Fresh	20%	16%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Lovely EdP

Black Gold EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Lavender 22% vs 33%

Only in Lovely Eau de Parfum

Gin 22% Mandarin 16% Apple 14% Bergamot 14% Rosewood 12%

Only in Black Gold Eau de Parfum

Cinnamon 24% Nutmeg 22% Citrus 20%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 39% vs 18%

Only in Lovely Eau de Parfum

Orchid 33% Pepper 27%

Only in Black Gold Eau de Parfum

Violet 25% Jasmine 21% Rose 18% Sea Water 18%

Shared Notes

Musk 29% vs 19%

Amber 16% vs 18%

Woody 15% vs 20%

Only in Lovely Eau de Parfum

Salt 21% Cedar 17%

Only in Black Gold Eau de Parfum

Leather 23% Vetiver 17%

Accords

Lovely Eau de Parfum Black Gold Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

93%

79%

Lavender

100%

99%

Citrus

73%

Fresh Spicy

95%

92%

Aromatic

85%

83%

Musky

73%

Powdery

83%

Violet Floral

78%

56%

Warm Spicy

73%

54%

Floral

72%

Cinnamon

68%

65%

Patchouli

Leather

65%

Woody shared

100%

93%

Lavender shared

79%

100%

Citrus

99%

Fresh Spicy shared

73%

95%

Aromatic shared

92%

85%

Musky

83%

Powdery shared

73%

83%

Violet Floral

78%

Warm Spicy shared

56%

73%

Floral shared

54%

72%

Cinnamon

68%

Patchouli

65%

Leather

65%

Performance

Lovely Eau de Parfum Black Gold Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Lovely Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its clean, musky character and moderate intensity make it highly versatile for daily wear, office, and casual outings without being overbearing. While many find it 'classy' and suitable for various settings, its enhanced longevity could be a bit much for very formal or intense sport activities.

Black Gold Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Also Works:

Office

Its blend of freshness and underlying sophistication makes it versatile for many settings. While praised for its performance, its unique and occasionally strong floral leanings might be a bit much for some office environments, making it better suited for evenings and formal events.