Lace
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1982 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Ravenclaw
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Don't be a snob - Yardley Lace, especially a vintage bottle, is a hidden gem from a master perfumer. An absolute steal that punches well above its weight, delivering classic feminine charm. The recent reformulations? Best avoided, stick to the real deal.
Sophisticated, intriguing, and a touch old-school, Ravenclaw is for those who enjoy a chypre that doesn't scream for attention but subtly demands respect. A unique blend for an individual sense of style.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 2% |
| Floral | 35% | 37% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 10% | 22% |
| Sweet | 11% | 11% |
| Warm | 0% | 3% |
| Woody | 8% | 8% |
| Earthy | 28% | 35% |
| Animalic | 1% | 2% |
| Fresh | 26% | 6% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Its strong sillage and long-lasting nature, particularly in the EDP and vintage formulations, mean it's best applied lightly for the office, but it shines in more formal or special date settings. The sophisticated floral-mossy profile makes it versatile for a range of dressier occasions, with many reviewers noting its 'day to night' potential.
Seasons
Occasions
Given its sophisticated chypre and floral profile, Ravenclaw leans more towards formal and elegant settings than casual wear. It's refined enough for office use if applied lightly, and intriguing for a date, but entirely out of place for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Rose, Mossy, Floral accords and Oakmoss, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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