OTZ LAB 2026 Extrait

U ££ Acquired

Lances

by Jean-Christophe Hérault

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OTZ LAB Lances is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2026, created by Jean-Christophe Hérault. Lances settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, Lavender, and Vanilla. OTZ LAB's Lances carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Skip this one and save your cash. With universally panned performance and an extortionate price tag per millilitre, Lances is a major letdown from OTZ LAB. It's safe to say the community is not impressed.
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Lances Extrait 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on woody, lavender and nutty - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual

Due to its extremely poor longevity and weak sillage, Lances is barely detectable, making it almost irrelevant for any occasion. If it were to be worn, its subtle woody and powdery nature might just about pass in a very close-quarters office setting, though most would consider it a waste of an application for anything more demanding.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Lances promises an embrace of comforting woods but delivers precious little. A fleeting whisper of cedar and sandalwood, barely there, is meant to intertwine with a soft lavender. The nutty hint of hazelnut struggles to emerge, quickly fading into a powdery ghost of vanilla. It's all rather vague and ephemeral, a pale shadow of what a woody, aromatic scent should be.

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