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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.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Paco Rabanne's Lady Million (2010) - Beatrice Piquet, Beatrice Piquet and Anne Flipo's honey-orange-amber feminine, here translated into a budget reading with the bitter-orange-neroli-honey-amber spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and date wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 55% |
| Floral | 25% | 75% |
| Fruity | 16% | 55% |
| Green | 3% | 10% |
| Sweet | 30% | 90% |
| Warm | 16% | 75% |
| Woody | 8% | 40% |
| Earthy | 3% | 40% |
| Animalic | 15% | 25% |
| Fresh | 8% | 25% |
Mood
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Top Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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
Honey-orange-amber is autumn-winter natural; summer the sweetness becomes cloying.
Occasions
Glamorous-evening signature - date, evening and club natural.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Floral, Amber accords and Jasmine, Gardenia notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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