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Lavender Extreme Eau de Parfum bottle Lavender Extreme EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2019 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Dark Lavender Eau de Parfum bottle Dark Lavender EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lavender Extreme EDP
Tom Ford Lavender Extreme is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing perfumistas. Some call it the best lavender ever, others a basic rip-off. It's a testament to the fact that even well-blended Tom Ford can't please everyone, especially at this price.
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Our Verdict - Dark Lavender EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable powdery interpretation, led by Bergamot, Lavender with citrus depth. The dupe keeps the recognisable character at a wallet-friendly price, trading some depth and longevity.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lavender Extreme EDP
Dark Lavender EDP

Notes

Only in Lavender Extreme
Violet 52% Lemon 48%
Only in Dark Lavender
Bergamot 53% Lavender 47%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 53% vs 53%
Only in Lavender Extreme
Coumarin 47%
Only in Dark Lavender
Vanilla 47%

Accords

Lavender Extreme Dark Lavender
100%
Aromatic
66%
94%
Lavender
Powdery
90%
80%
Vanilla
42%
Citrus
78%
65%
Sweet
54%
52%
Cinnamon
50%
Amber
49%
Herbal
49%
Woody
Aromatic shared
100%
66%
94%
90%
Vanilla shared
80%
42%
78%
Sweet shared
65%
54%
52%
50%
49%
49%

Performance

Lavender Extreme Dark Lavender
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lavender Extreme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and smooth, comforting scent make it highly suitable for casual wear and dates. While it can be worn in the office due to its pleasant nature, some find it a bit too prominent for formal settings. It's definitely not a sport scent.

Dark Lavender

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The powdery character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its powdery, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, vanilla, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lavender Extreme EDP
Dark Lavender EDP
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