Karleidoscope
Karl LagerfeldEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Karleidoscope vs. Lovely
Lovely wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Karleidoscope | Lovely | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2005 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Christophe Raynaud | Laurent Le Guernec, Clément Gavarry |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Karleidoscope
Powdery
Musky
Amber
Vanilla
Violet
Floral
Warm Spicy
Lovely
Musky
Woody
Lavender
Aromatic
Powdery
Citrus
Patchouli
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Angelica
LavenderMartiniBergamotMandarin OrangeRosewood
Heart
Violet LeafHeliotropeFreesia
PatchouliOrchidBunch-flowered narcissus
Base
Tonka BeanBenzoinMuskPatchouli
MuskWoody NotesCedarwoodWhite Amber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Karleidoscope | Lovely | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Powdery florals have a reputation for being polite. Karleidoscope plays it straight, but the tonka-benzoin base gives it a warmth that pulls you back in.Karleidoscope
Lovely opens bright and approachable, but the real story is the intimate drydown. Narcissu and Patchouli create a skin-close floral that feels personal rather than performative.Lovely
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Karleidoscope | Lovely | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $15.95fragranceshop |
| 2.7 oz | — | $13.65ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $15.95fragranceshop |
| 5.07 oz | — | $21.95fragranceshop |
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