Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum vs Serpentine Eau de Parfum

Lail Maleki

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2018	Year	2005
£	Price Tier	££

Serpentine

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum

Prepare for a proper debate; Lail Maleki is about as divisive as they come. Some find it a glorious, potent floral-sweet powerhouse, others a screechy, synthetic nightmare reminiscent of cleaning products or a 'nursing home'. Love it or hate it, subtlety isn't its strong suit.

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Our Verdict - Serpentine Eau de Parfum

Serpentine is a tale of two fragrances: a bold, spicy-sweet tropical dream for some; a "perfumey," headache-inducing generic floral for others. It sparks strong opinions, but its golden bottle and unique profile mean it's worth a sniff to see which side of the divide you fall on.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	10%	7%
Floral	25%	22%
Fruity	16%	16%
Green	3%	11%
Sweet	30%	30%
Warm	16%	18%
Woody	8%	11%
Earthy	3%	6%
Animalic	15%	4%
Fresh	8%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Lail Maleki EdP

Serpentine EdP

Notes

Only in Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum

Fruity 43% Spicy 30% Citrus 28%

Only in Serpentine Eau de Parfum

Mango 30% Mandarin 26% Gardenia 25% Artemisia 19%

Only in Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum

Honey 28% Jasmine 28% Gardenia 24% Orchid 19%

Only in Serpentine Eau de Parfum

Frangipani 31% Tiare Flower 29% Pepper 24% Violet Leaf 16%

Shared Notes

Amber 26% vs 40%

Sandalwood 19% vs 29%

Only in Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum

Musk 30% Caramel 23%

Only in Serpentine Eau de Parfum

Tolu Balsam 30%

Accords

Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum Serpentine Eau de Parfum

100%

White Floral

94%

64%

Floral

100%

56%

Amber

95%

92%

Sweet

Tropical

85%

77%

Fruity

72%

54%

Citrus

71%

70%

Honey

65%

Powdery

67%

Fresh Spicy

65%

54%

Warm Spicy

64%

61%

Musky

Lactonic

56%

White Floral shared

100%

94%

Floral shared

64%

100%

Amber shared

56%

95%

Sweet

92%

Tropical

85%

Fruity shared

77%

72%

Citrus shared

54%

71%

Honey

70%

Powdery shared

65%

67%

Fresh Spicy

65%

Warm Spicy shared

54%

64%

Musky

61%

Lactonic

56%

Performance

Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum Serpentine Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Occasions

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense floral-sweet profile make it overwhelming for office wear. It's better suited for evenings or cooler weather, where its bold character can shine without suffocating those nearby. The 'old school' vibe might not appeal to everyone for a date but works well in formal settings due to its prominent sillage.

Serpentine Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Summer Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its potent projection and warm, sensual amber-floral character make it more suited for evenings and social gatherings, lowering its office score. While some find it too strong for daily wear, its versatility-from casual to formal, depending on application-is frequently noted by reviewers, though its richness leans it more towards formal and date night settings.