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Lola Eau de Parfum bottle Lola EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2009 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
Illuminare Intensa Eau de Parfum bottle Illuminare Intensa EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lola EDP
Lola is a polarizing 'love it or hate it' scent that takes you on a wild ride: a nostalgic, dark rose explosion with a peppery kick that some adore and others find utterly unwearable. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Illuminare Intensa EDP
Don't let the name fool you - "Intensa" this isn't. Expect a juicy, floral plum that's more fleeting daydream than lasting impression. It's affordable, pretty, and perfect for when you want a pleasant scent without commitment.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lola EDP
Illuminare Intensa EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 44% vs 25%
Only in Illuminare Intensa
Plum 43% Bergamot 32%
Shared Notes
Rose 38% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 36% vs 31%
Musk 32% vs 25%
Only in Lola
Tonka Bean 31%
Only in Illuminare Intensa
Sandalwood 23% Amber 21%

Accords

Lola Illuminare Intensa
100%
Rose
51%
71%
Floral
100%
48%
Fruity
84%
65%
Sweet
75%
Powdery
74%
65%
Vanilla
58%
61%
Fresh
51%
60%
Musky
54%
58%
Aromatic
Citrus
58%
Woody
51%
Rose shared
100%
51%
Floral shared
71%
100%
Fruity shared
48%
84%
Sweet shared
65%
75%
74%
Vanilla shared
65%
58%
Fresh shared
61%
51%
Musky shared
60%
54%
58%
58%
51%

Performance

Lola Illuminare Intensa
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lola

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Lola's strong sillage and very long-lasting performance make it less suitable for office wear, but excellent for drawing attention on a date or at a formal event. Its unique, bold rose character also lends itself well to casual evening wear.

Illuminare Intensa

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its poor longevity and close sillage make it ideal for casual wear or the office where an unobtrusive scent is preferred. While pleasant, it lacks the boldness for formal events and the intensity for a captivating date night, though its gentle character makes it suitable for day dates.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean rose, floral, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lola EDP
Illuminare Intensa EDP
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