Lavande Eau de Parfum vs Lavender Extreme Eau de Parfum
Lavande EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2019 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$$$$ |
Lavender Extreme EDP
Molinard Lavande and Tom Ford Lavender Extreme both offer a modern twist on lavender, but diverge significantly in execution and price. Molinard leans into a creamy, vanilla-heavy profile that some find comforting while others find off-putting. Tom Ford, on the other hand, presents a bolder, more aromatic lavender, but at a much higher price point, and even it is controversial. The key difference lies in the overall composition: Molinard is sweeter and creamier, while Tom Ford opts for a sharper, more intense lavender experience. If price is no object and you want a potent, modern take, go Tom Ford. If you prefer a softer, sweeter, and budget-friendly lavender, Molinard is worth a try.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Lavande
- Lavender Extreme
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a softer, creamier lavender scent.
- You're on a budget and want a good value.
- You enjoy vanilla and tonka bean in your fragrances.
- You want a bolder, more modern lavender experience.
- You appreciate high-quality ingredients and blending.
- Price is no object for your perfect lavender scent.
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.
Lavender made creamy and warm: lemon and violet at the start, cinnamon, rose and geranium in the middle, a powdery tonka and coumarin base. Strong and cosy, a heavier lavender for cooler weather.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Lavender
19%
vs
20%
Tonka Bean
14%
vs
16%
Coumarin
7%
vs
15%
Hedione
7% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
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.
Seasons
Lavender, cinnamon and tonka are cosy, which puts autumn and winter first. Spring works too, while summer heat is a stretch.
Occasions
Easy for casual days and good for dates, where the warmth is welcome. Not for the gym, where the sweetness drags.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Coumarin, Tonka Bean, Lavender
Adds cinnamon and geranium, drops benzoin and clary sage
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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