Lail Maleki
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2000 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
A La Nuit
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
This is a fiercely divisive jasmine, a brutalist monument to the flower's natural glory. You'll either adore its raw, indolic intensity or recoil from its animalic edge. If you want a 'real' jasmine, this is it, but be warned: it doesn't muck about.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 1% |
| Floral | 25% | 23% |
| Fruity | 16% | 8% |
| Green | 3% | 13% |
| Sweet | 30% | 31% |
| Warm | 16% | 18% |
| Woody | 8% | 3% |
| Earthy | 3% | 4% |
| Animalic | 15% | 15% |
| Fresh | 8% | 9% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its potent projection and distinctive, indolic jasmine note make it too intense for most office environments. It excels on dates and formal evenings, where its sensual and bold character shines, though some find it casual enough for everyday wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Honey, Floral accords and Musk, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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