The Kingdom For Men
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2018 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Lavande
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Lattafa's The Kingdom for Men is a budget-friendly dupe that's stirred up a proper fuss. It's close to the original, but opinions are divided on whether it truly captures the magic or falls short with a synthetic opening and missing honey notes. Prepare for compliments, but also for a bit of a wait for it to "macerate" properly, if you believe in that sort of thing.
Molinard Lavande is a polarising beast. Some swoon over its creamy, vanilla'd lavender, calling it a comforting spa experience. Others are utterly repulsed, detecting dirty armpits, baby wipes, or even unsettling fermented notes. It's not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 11% | 21% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 15% | 19% |
| Sweet | 35% | 17% |
| Warm | 18% | 8% |
| Woody | 4% | 3% |
| Earthy | 9% | 6% |
| Animalic | 4% | 1% |
| Fresh | 20% | 32% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
With strong projection and long-lasting performance, this scent is primarily suited for date nights and colder casual outings. Its sweetness and amber warmth might be too much for formal settings or an office environment, but it's not entirely out of the question for the right situation. Definitely not a gym scent.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its moderate projection and potential for off-putting notes on some skin, it's not ideal for the office. It's best suited for casual wear, where its comforting and sometimes challenging character can be appreciated without causing offence. The richer, warmer drydown makes it suitable for relaxed evenings but not overtly formal settings. Definitely avoid for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Aromatic, Lavender accords and Lavender, Labdanum notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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