Lavande Eau de Parfum vs Encens et Lavande Eau de Parfum

Lavande

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2018	Year	1996
££	Price Tier	££

Encens et Lavande

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lavande Eau de Parfum

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.

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Our Verdict - Encens et Lavande Eau de Parfum

This one's a Marmite scent - you'll either love its stark, realistic lavender and incense blend, or you'll be running for the hills. It's a clean, cold, and unapologetic take on two classic notes, proving that simplicity can hide profound depth. If you're after sweet and soft, look elsewhere; this is for those who crave austere elegance.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	21%	20%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	19%	16%
Sweet	17%	3%
Warm	8%	18%
Woody	3%	5%
Earthy	6%	10%
Animalic	1%	3%
Fresh	32%	30%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Lavande EdP

Encens et Lavande EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Lavender 60% Clary Sage 40%

Top Notes

Clary Sage 33% Juniper 33% Rosemary 33%

Heart Notes

Hedione 100%

Heart Notes

Lavender Absolute 50% Sage 50%

Base Notes

Vanilla 20% Benzoin 18% Tonka Bean 17% Coumarin 16% Labdanum 15% Patchouli 14%

Base Notes

Incense 25% Myrrh 25% Benzoin 25% Frankincense 25%

Shared Notes

Clary Sage 39% vs 33%

Only in Lavande Eau de Parfum

Lavender 60%

Only in Encens et Lavande Eau de Parfum

Juniper 33% Rosemary 33%

Only in Lavande Eau de Parfum

Hedione 100%

Only in Encens et Lavande Eau de Parfum

Lavender Absolute 50% Sage 50%

Shared Notes

Benzoin 18% vs 25%

Only in Lavande Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 20% Tonka Bean 17% Coumarin 16% Labdanum 15% Patchouli 14%

Only in Encens et Lavande Eau de Parfum

Incense 25% Myrrh 25% Frankincense 25%

Accords

Lavande Eau de Parfum Encens et Lavande Eau de Parfum

100%

Vanilla

95%

Lavender

100%

96%

Aromatic

58%

83%

Amber

77%

Smoky

72%

58%

Sweet

58%

Warm Spicy

51%

56%

Balsamic

56%

50%

Fresh Spicy

51%

49%

Soft Spicy

47%

Woody

Vanilla

100%

Lavender shared

95%

100%

Aromatic shared

96%

58%

Amber shared

83%

77%

Smoky

72%

Sweet

58%

Warm Spicy shared

58%

51%

Balsamic shared

56%

Fresh Spicy shared

50%

51%

Soft Spicy

49%

Woody

47%

Performance

Lavande Eau de Parfum Encens et Lavande Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lavande Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Date

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.

Encens et Lavande Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and clean, non-offensive aroma make it suitable for office wear. While not a typical 'date night' scent, its sophisticated and calming nature lends itself to more intimate, understated occasions. It's too refined for sport but versatile enough for casual and some formal settings, particularly where subtlety is valued.