The Cora Eau de Parfum bottle The Cora
Edp Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2017 Year 2018
££££ Price Tier ££
Radikal Lotus Extrait bottle Radikal Lotus

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The Cora
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Radikal Lotus
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Cora
The Cora is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. While some find it to be a unique, luxurious floral bomb with excellent performance, others are left underwhelmed by its perceived weakness and high price point. It's a risk, but it might just be the quiet luxury you're looking for.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Radikal Lotus
This one's a proper dark horse. Forget the 'Radikal Lotus' name; it's a surprising shapeshifter that splits opinions right down the middle. Some find a fresh, juicy opening, others dive straight into an intense, Arabian-inspired rose. Definitely not one for a blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 0%
Floral 40% 34%
Fruity 1% 8%
Green 5% 6%
Sweet 27% 25%
Warm 11% 12%
Woody 9% 6%
Earthy 15% 16%
Animalic 12% 15%
Fresh 13% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Cora EdP
Radikal Lotus Extrait

Notes

Accords

The Cora Radikal Lotus
100%
Floral
96%
62%
Warm Spicy
100%
51%
Rose
92%
47%
Patchouli
74%
58%
Amber
69%
Balsamic
58%
58%
Fresh
Metallic
58%
44%
Vanilla
57%
Woody
56%
Animalic
54%
Floral shared
100%
96%
Warm Spicy shared
62%
100%
Rose shared
51%
92%
Patchouli shared
47%
74%
Amber shared
58%
69%
58%
58%
58%
Vanilla shared
44%
57%
56%
54%

Performance

The Cora Radikal Lotus
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

The Cora

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated floral and warm spicy accords make it suitable for dates and formal events, leaning into its luxurious feel. While some find it too subtle, others report good projection, keeping it out of the highest office suitability category. It's too refined for casual wear and definitely not for sport.

Radikal Lotus

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong, warm spicy and amber character, this scent is best suited for evening wear like dates or formal events where its richness can shine. It's too intense for casual daytime wear or sporting activities and might be overwhelming in an office setting.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Vanilla, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Cora
Radikal Lotus
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