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    Lavender vs. Lavandula

    Lavender by Woods of Windsor bottle

    Lavender

    Woods of Windsor
    Eau de Toilette1974
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Lavandula wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Lavender vs. Lavandula
    LavenderLavandula
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched19742002
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Jean-Pierre Bethouart
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Lavender

    Lavender
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Herbal
    Woody
    Amber
    Citrus
    Floral

    Lavandula

    Aromatic
    Lavender
    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Amber
    Green
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin Orange
    BasilBlack PepperCinnamon
    Heart—
    LavenderClary SageLily of the Valley
    Base
    MuskPatchouliChamomile
    MuskVanillaTonka BeanAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Lavender vs. Lavandula
    LavenderLavandula
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This fragrance doesn't chase trends. Lavender anchors the whole thing, herbal, slightly medicinal.Lavender
    Lavender gets a bad reputation for being one-note. This one earns its name. The spice-lavender-vanilla arc is distinctive enough to stand out in a crowded category.Lavandula