Lauren Eau de Parfum bottle Lauren
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1978 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££
Flower Ikebana Eau de Parfum bottle Flower Ikebana

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lauren Eau de Parfum
This 70s powerhouse is a green floral with serious heritage, but be warned: the vintage truly shines. The modern reformulation is a pale ghost of its former self, lacking the depth and longevity that made it a cult classic. Seek out an original bottle for the real experience.
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Our Verdict - Flower Ikebana Eau de Parfum
Kenzo Flower Ikebana is a divisive, elegant floral that struggles to escape its 'grandma' tag. It's a soft, green tuberose for those who found My Way too much, but be warned, it might lean a bit more classic than modern for some tastes.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 34% 24%
Fruity 5% 6%
Green 24% 25%
Sweet 13% 14%
Warm 3% 0%
Woody 20% 26%
Earthy 11% 9%
Animalic 0% 3%
Fresh 17% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lauren EdP
Flower Ikebana EdP

Notes

Only in Flower Ikebana Eau de Parfum
Tea 100%
Shared Notes
Cedar 17% vs 32%
Sandalwood 17% vs 38%
Vetiver 16% vs 28%
Only in Lauren Eau de Parfum
Carnation 26% Oakmoss 23%

Accords

Lauren Eau de Parfum Flower Ikebana Eau de Parfum
100%
Floral
100%
Tuberose
100%
68%
White Floral
86%
85%
Green
73%
71%
Fresh
79%
76%
Woody
62%
65%
Aromatic
Animalic
51%
Fruity
51%
50%
Mossy
49%
Earthy
Floral shared
100%
100%
100%
White Floral shared
68%
86%
Green shared
85%
73%
Fresh shared
71%
79%
Woody shared
76%
62%
65%
51%
51%
50%
49%

Performance

Lauren Eau de Parfum Flower Ikebana Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lauren Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

The original vintage's strong sillage makes it less ideal for enclosed office spaces, though it still conveys professionalism. Its complex, elegant character and perceived sophistication, as highlighted by many reviewers, make it perfect for dates, casual outings, and even some informal formal events. It's not a sports scent due to its depth and formal leaning.

Flower Ikebana Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Given its soft sillage and non-cloying nature, this is ideal for office wear, present but never overpowering. Its sophisticated floral character also makes it suitable for relaxed formal events or daytime casual use, though it lacks the boldness some seek for a romantic date or the freshness for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
85%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, White Floral, Fresh accords and Vetiver, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lauren Eau de Parfum
Flower Ikebana Eau de Parfum
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