Laine de Verre
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
First Instinct
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a true love-it-or-hate-it affair. Laine de Verre is pure concept, delivering an uncompromisingly sharp, cold, and metallic clean that some find exhilaratingly fresh, while others recoil from its stark, industrial edge. Definitely not a blind buy.
A youthful, tropical cheapie that punches above its weight in scent profile, but you'll be chugging it to get any lasting power. Go easy on the trigger unless you want a melon vape cloud around you.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 19% | 20% |
| Floral | 7% | 3% |
| Fruity | 2% | 7% |
| Green | 1% | 15% |
| Sweet | 14% | 12% |
| Warm | 15% | 14% |
| Woody | 8% | 5% |
| Earthy | 1% | 5% |
| Animalic | 22% | 19% |
| Fresh | 31% | 34% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its sharp, clean profile makes Laine de Verre suitable for summer days or office wear where a crisp, professional, if slightly unusual, impression is desired. However, its often-compared 'detergent' or 'cleaning product' scent and divisive nature make it a poor choice for intimate dates or formal events. It performs best as a personal refresher or energiser.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, aquatic, and fruity profile makes it perfect for casual daytime wear, especially in hot weather or at the gym. However, its poor longevity and projection make it unsuitable for formal events and less ideal for office settings where a more subtle scent is preferred.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, Fresh, Citrus accords and Citrus, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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