Lovely Eau de Parfum vs Midnight Gold Eau de Parfum

Lovely

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2015	Year	2020
£	Price Tier	££

Midnight Gold

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Lovely

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Midnight Gold

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lovely Eau de Parfum

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 - Midnight Gold Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper Mancera oddity - a fresh, spicy rose that's surprisingly restrained for the house. It's divisive, with some finding it a bland mess, others a unique take on a summery rose. Don't let the name fool you, it's more 'Golden Rays of Sunshine' than 'Midnight Seductress'.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	15%
Floral	13%	16%
Fruity	6%	1%
Green	6%	8%
Sweet	13%	15%
Warm	11%	14%
Woody	21%	19%
Earthy	18%	21%
Animalic	10%	12%
Fresh	20%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Lovely EdP

Midnight Gold EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Mandarin 15% vs 19%

Only in Lovely Eau de Parfum

Lavender 23% Gin 22% Apple 14% Bergamot 14% Rosewood 12%

Only in Midnight Gold Eau de Parfum

Lime 20% Neroli 19% Rosemary 16% Pepper 14% Cardamom 13%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 39% vs 29%

Only in Lovely Eau de Parfum

Orchid 33% Pepper 27%

Only in Midnight Gold Eau de Parfum

Rose 38% Cedar 32%

Shared Notes

Musk 29% vs 37%

Amber 16% vs 35%

Only in Lovely Eau de Parfum

Salt 21% Cedar 17% Woody 16%

Only in Midnight Gold Eau de Parfum

Oakmoss 27%

Accords

Lovely Eau de Parfum Midnight Gold Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

65%

99%

Citrus

100%

92%

Aromatic

62%

83%

Musky

52%

79%

Lavender

73%

Fresh Spicy

67%

73%

Powdery

47%

65%

Patchouli

56%

Warm Spicy

51%

54%

Floral

Amber

51%

Rose

50%

Woody shared

100%

65%

Citrus shared

99%

100%

Aromatic shared

92%

62%

Musky shared

83%

52%

Lavender

79%

Fresh Spicy shared

73%

67%

Powdery shared

73%

47%

Patchouli

65%

Warm Spicy shared

56%

51%

Floral

54%

Amber

51%

Rose

50%

Performance

Lovely Eau de Parfum Midnight Gold Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lovely Eau de Parfum

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.

Midnight Gold Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its balanced, non-overpowering projection and fresh, clean accords make it highly suitable for office and casual wear. While some reviewers found it excellent for dates, the absence of excessive sillage keeps it versatile for various daytime occasions.