Lovely Garden
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Karat
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Which Should You Buy?
A creamy, milky, green delight. Oriflame's Lovely Garden is a widely adored discontinued gem that delivers a unique twist on fresh florals, proving that 'budget-friendly' doesn't have to mean 'boring'. Weak performance aside, it's a real crowd-pleaser.
Karat by Maison Alhambra is a divisive fruity musk with a huge following. Some rave about its fresh, bright fruitiness and impressive performance after maceration, while others find it fleeting or too close to existing popular scents. It's a risk, but the payoff for some is huge.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 20% | 31% |
| Fruity | 14% | 18% |
| Green | 16% | 15% |
| Sweet | 26% | 26% |
| Warm | 4% | 2% |
| Woody | 8% | 8% |
| Earthy | 1% | 8% |
| Animalic | 10% | 6% |
| Fresh | 16% | 22% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and pleasant, inoffensive character make it suitable for office and casual wear. It's not grand enough for formal events, and while fresh, its creamy aspects limit its sport suitability.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
While its fruity freshness makes it appealing for casual daywear and even some sporty activities, its strong projection and sweetness might be too much for the office. It's a great choice for dates or any occasion where you want to make a fun, confident statement without being overly formal.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Fruity, Sweet accords and Green, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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