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Lovely Eau de Parfum bottle Lovely EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2015 Year -
£ Price Tier £
Pleasing Eau de Parfum bottle Pleasing EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lovely EDP
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 - Pleasing EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Lovely - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender, with woody depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lovely EDP
Pleasing EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 22% vs 28%
Mandarin 15% vs 33%
Bergamot 13% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 39% vs 28%
Orchid 32% vs 33%
Pepper 27% vs 38%
Shared Notes
Salt 20% vs 30%
Cedar 17% vs 23%
Amber 16% vs 26%
Woody 15% vs 19%
Only in Lovely
Musk 30%

Accords

Lovely Pleasing
100%
Woody
78%
99%
Citrus
90%
92%
Aromatic
66%
83%
Musky
79%
Lavender
73%
Powdery
65%
Patchouli
56%
Warm Spicy
54%
54%
Floral
42%
Woody shared
100%
78%
Citrus shared
99%
90%
Aromatic shared
92%
66%
83%
79%
73%
65%
Warm Spicy shared
56%
54%
Floral shared
54%
42%

Performance

Lovely Pleasing
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Pleasing

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lovely EDP
Pleasing EDP
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