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    Lys 41 vs. L’Imperatrice Gardenia

    Lys 41 by Le Labo bottle

    Lys 41

    Le Labo
    Eau de Parfum2013
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Lys 41 wears longer on skin, while L’Imperatrice Gardenia projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Lys 41 vs. L’Imperatrice Gardenia
    Lys 41L’Imperatrice Gardenia
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20132018
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerDaphné BugeyPhilippe Paparella-Paris
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Lys 41

    White Floral
    Tuberose
    Animalic
    Vanilla
    Musky

    L’Imperatrice Gardenia

    White Floral
    Floral
    Woody
    Amber
    Animalic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Frangipani
    FreesiaRoseNeroliSweet Pea
    Heart
    TuberoseJasmineLily
    GardeniaLilyTuberoseCashmere WoodJasmine
    Base
    Bourbon VanillaMuskWoods
    AmberSandalwoodVanillaAmbroxan

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Lys 41 vs. L’Imperatrice Gardenia
    Lys 41L’Imperatrice Gardenia
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    White floral lovers: this is what you came for. Jasmine hits first, then tuberose makes itself known, then lily fills every corner of the room. It demands attention.Lys 41
    Some florals stay in their lane. This one doesn't. Gardenia, tuberose, jasmine, all in, wrapped in a warm amber drydown that keeps pulling you back in. Bold, yes. But there's an art to wearing it.L’Imperatrice Gardenia