La Perla 2015 EDP

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Lotus Shadow

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La Perla Lotus Shadow is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Lotus Shadow opens with Bergamot, Lotus, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, Osmanthus, and Tea, and dries down to a base of Mate, Musk, and Sandalwood. La Perla's Lotus Shadow carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive shapeshifter. Some find it a fresh, delicate floral, others a creamy, warm sandalwood. It's a bit of a gamble given wildly different skin chemistry reactions, so don't blind buy unless you like surprises.
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  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Feminine
  • Luxurious
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Lotus Shadow Eau de Parfum bottle

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and versatile floral-woody profile make it suitable for various settings, leaning towards casual or date wear. While not overly formal, it's generally inoffensive for an office given it's a 'delicate whisper' if not oversprayed.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Lotus Shadow opens with a refined blend of delicate lotus and bright bergamot, given a subtle kick by pink pepper. The heart unfurls with soft osmanthus and classic rose, underpinned by a serene tea note, adding a hint of aquatic freshness. It all settles into a creamy, musky base of sandalwood and earthy mate, creating a smooth, powdery finish.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 29 September

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