Lovely Eau de Parfum bottle Lovely
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U Gender U
2015 Year 2023
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Men in Blue Eau de Parfum bottle Men in Blue

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lovely
This anniversary edition is what the original Lovely by SJP should have been all along. It's the same beloved scent, but dialled up a notch, with richer musk and better longevity. If you loved the classic, you'll adore this perfected version.
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Our Verdict - Men in Blue
This one's a crowd-pleaser, delivering a fresh, woody hit that feels both modern and reassuringly familiar. A safe blind buy for anyone who fancies a reliable, versatile scent without breaking the bank.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 11%
Floral 13% 15%
Fruity 6% 9%
Green 6% 10%
Sweet 13% 17%
Warm 11% 7%
Woody 21% 23%
Earthy 18% 16%
Animalic 10% 10%
Fresh 20% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lovely EdP
Men in Blue EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 13% vs 30%
Bergamot 13% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 39% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Musk 29% vs 25%
Cedar 17% vs 25%
Amber 16% vs 33%
Only in Lovely
Salt 21% Woody 16%
Only in Men in Blue
Oakmoss 17%

Accords

Lovely Men in Blue
100%
Woody
100%
99%
Citrus
61%
92%
Aromatic
58%
83%
Musky
51%
79%
Lavender
73%
Fresh Spicy
60%
73%
Powdery
68%
Green
66%
65%
Patchouli
Amber
61%
56%
Warm Spicy
52%
Fruity
55%
54%
Floral
Woody shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
99%
61%
Aromatic shared
92%
58%
Musky shared
83%
51%
79%
Fresh Spicy shared
73%
60%
Powdery shared
73%
68%
66%
65%
61%
Warm Spicy shared
56%
52%
55%
54%

Performance

Lovely Men in Blue
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Lovely

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, musky character and moderate intensity make it highly versatile for daily wear, office, and casual outings without being overbearing. While many find it 'classy' and suitable for various settings, its enhanced longevity could be a bit much for very formal or intense sport activities.

Men in Blue

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and fresh-woody profile make it suitable for daily wear, including the office, without being overpowering. The versatile nature of its accords also means it transitions easily into casual and even some date scenarios.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
87%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Citrus accords and Apple, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lovely
Men in Blue
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