Five O'Clock Au Gingembre Eau de Parfum bottle Five O'Clock Au Gingembre
Edp Concentration Edp
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2008 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££
Lillipur Eau de Parfum bottle Lillipur

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Five O'Clock Au Gingembre
This Serge Lutens creation is a divisive one. You'll either get a sublime, sophisticated spiced tea experience that's both comforting and unique, or you'll be smelling varnish, play-doh, or even straight-up cat pee. Definitely sample first.
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Our Verdict - Lillipur
Lillipur is divisive, a love-it-or-hate-it scent. Expect a strong, unapologetic star anise hit that delights some and repels others. Not a blind buy, but a unique, spicy experience if you're feeling adventurous.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 6%
Floral 3% 7%
Fruity 2% 0%
Green 14% 17%
Sweet 23% 17%
Warm 27% 32%
Woody 15% 13%
Earthy 14% 13%
Animalic 2% 5%
Fresh 14% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Five O'Clock Au Gingembre EdP
Lillipur EdP

Notes

Accords

Five O'Clock Au Gingembre Lillipur
100%
Warm Spicy
75%
47%
Amber
100%
Aromatic
81%
73%
Fresh Spicy
77%
73%
Woody
74%
67%
Cinnamon
51%
Anis
58%
56%
Green
54%
Citrus
Floral
54%
51%
Honey
51%
Sweet
Balsamic
50%
44%
Cacao
Warm Spicy shared
100%
75%
Amber shared
47%
100%
81%
Fresh Spicy shared
73%
77%
Woody shared
73%
74%
Cinnamon shared
67%
51%
58%
56%
54%
54%
51%
51%
50%
44%

Performance

Five O'Clock Au Gingembre Lillipur
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Five O'Clock Au Gingembre

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and lack of strong projection make it subtle enough for office wear, though some find it too 'grown-up'. The warm, spicy accords with a touch of sweetness lend themselves well to casual and date settings, while its unique sophistication allows for formal wear. It's far too mellow for sport.

Lillipur

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong opening of star anise and powerful projection mentioned by reviewers, Lillipur is too assertive for most office environments. It's better suited for evenings or casual wear where its unique character can be appreciated without overwhelming others, although some find it meditative enough for personal enjoyment at home.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
83%
Accord
60%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Patchouli, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Five O'Clock Au Gingembre
Lillipur
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