Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum vs Chypre Palatin Eau de Parfum

Lacura Pure Noir

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2023	Year	2012
£	Price Tier	££

Chypre Palatin

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum

A sweet patchouli-vanilla bomb with juicy blackcurrant and jasmine, Pure Noir punches above its price with bold projection and a seductive, modern vibe. Not for wallflowers, but a delight for lovers of fruity-sweet designer scents.

Statement

Our Verdict - Chypre Palatin Eau de Parfum

A modern chypre that's absolutely stunning, melding classic grandeur with contemporary flair. It's a divisive scent, with some finding it a masterpiece of sweet, ambery elegance, while others are put off by its intensity or perceived datedness. Definitely not a safe blind buy.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	10%	4%
Floral	28%	26%
Fruity	11%	8%
Green	4%	13%
Sweet	26%	22%
Warm	7%	11%
Woody	9%	5%
Earthy	17%	13%
Animalic	10%	11%
Fresh	10%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Lacura Pure Noir EdP

Chypre Palatin EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Truffle 31% Bergamot 24% Ylang-Ylang 18% Blackcurrant 15% Lemon 13%

Top Notes

Galbanum 18% Aldehydes 17% Clementine 14% Labdanum 14% Hyacinth 13% Lavender 13% Sage 11%

Heart Notes

Orchid 38% Jasmine 27% Lotus 19% Plum 15%

Heart Notes

Plum 26% Rose 20% Iris 20% Jasmine 18% Gardenia 17%

Base Notes

Patchouli 23% Vanilla 21% Sandalwood 18% Incense 15% Cacao Butter 14% Musk 9%

Base Notes

Tolu Balsam 14% Oakmoss 14% Castoreum 12% Benzoin 12% Leather 11% Immortelle 10% Vanilla 10% Styrax 9% Costus 8%

Only in Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum

Truffle 31% Bergamot 24% Ylang-Ylang 18% Blackcurrant 15% Lemon 13%

Only in Chypre Palatin Eau de Parfum

Galbanum 18% Aldehydes 17% Clementine 14% Labdanum 14% Hyacinth 13% Lavender 13% Sage 11%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 26% vs 17%

Plum 15% vs 26%

Only in Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum

Orchid 38% Lotus 19%

Only in Chypre Palatin Eau de Parfum

Rose 20% Iris 20% Gardenia 17%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 21% vs 9%

Only in Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum

Patchouli 23% Sandalwood 18% Incense 15% Cacao Butter 14% Musk 9%

Only in Chypre Palatin Eau de Parfum

Tolu Balsam 14% Oakmoss 14% Castoreum 12% Benzoin 12% Leather 11% Immortelle 10% Styrax 9% Costus 8%

Accords

Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum Chypre Palatin Eau de Parfum

63%

Amber

100%

85%

Warm Spicy

62%

80%

Earthy

58%

75%

Woody

56%

67%

Sweet

69%

Leather

69%

Green

61%

40%

Balsamic

58%

30%

Powdery

58%

Mossy

56%

Amber shared

63%

100%

Warm Spicy shared

85%

62%

Earthy shared

80%

58%

Woody shared

75%

56%

Sweet shared

67%

69%

Leather

69%

Green

61%

Balsamic shared

40%

58%

Powdery shared

30%

58%

Mossy

56%

Performance

Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum Chypre Palatin Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Lacura Pure Noir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

The sweet, fruity, and patchouli-vanilla base gives Pure Noir the weight and warmth for autumn and winter, while its juicy top and floral heart make it versatile for spring. The richness may feel heavy for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Best for date nights and casual outings where a bold, sweet trail is welcome. The pronounced sweet-fruity character is less suited to sporty or highly formal settings, and may be too attention-grabbing for the office.

Chypre Palatin Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its potent performance and rich accords make it less suited for daily office wear, but perfect for dates and evening events where its luxurious feel can shine. While it has a classic elegance that suits formal occasions, some find it adaptable enough for sophisticated casual wear, though certainly not for sport.