Aldi Lacura 2023 EDP

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Empress

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Aldi Empress is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Empress opens with Jasmine, Mandarin, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Salt, Jasmine, Iris, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean. Aldi's Empress carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Aldi's Empress is an impressively close dupe of Olympéa, delivering a creamy vanilla-salted floral blend that feels both inviting and empowering. Sweet, modern, and mood-boosting-an unbeatable value for everyday elegance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Romantic
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Sweet
  • Confident
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Empress Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Olympéa by Rabanne
53%
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Olympéa the original Empress inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Empress balances warm vanilla, sandalwood, and tonka bean with bright florals, making it versatile for spring and fall when both sweetness and freshness are welcome. Its warmth also allows for summer evenings, but it's less suited to the coldest winter days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

The sweet, creamy, and floral profile makes it ideal for dates or casual outings, while moderate projection and intensity keep it appropriate for daytime or office wear. Its gourmand nature is less suited to sporty or very formal occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Lacura Empress Eau de Parfum opens with a soft burst of white florals-jasmine, peony, and lily of the valley-quickly enveloped by a creamy wave of vanilla and tonka bean. Sandalwood lends a gentle warmth, while powdery iris and an aquatic hint of salt evoke a subtle skin-like sensuality. The result is a sweet, luminous, and modern scent with a romantic heart and a salted-amber base, perfect for uplifting everyday wear at a fraction of designer prices.

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