Floral Lavender by Dossier

Brand: Dossier

Concentration: EDP

Scent overview

Floral Lavender opens with mandarin, neroli and blackcurrant, moves into jasmine, lavender and orange blossom and dries down to vanilla, amber and musk. Dossier's take on Yves Saint Laurent Libre.

Is Floral Lavender worth it?

How it smells: Opens with mandarin, neroli and blackcurrant, jasmine and lavender at the heart, then dries down to vanilla and amber.

Scent Score: 62/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 51, versatility 75, layerability 79 and value 51, each out of 100.

Buyers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 3,273 Dossier reviews.

Scent Character

EDP · Introduced 2020 · Women

Key accords: Mandarin, Neroli, Blackcurrant, Jasmine, Lavender, Orange Blossom

Top Notes

  • Mandarin
  • Neroli
  • Blackcurrant

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Occasions: Daytime, Date Night

Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall

Fragrance overview

Floral Lavender by Dossier belongs to the floral fragrance family. Floral Lavender opens with mandarin, neroli and blackcurrant, moves into jasmine, lavender and orange blossom and dries down to vanilla, amber and musk. Dossier's take on Yves Saint Laurent Libre. Floral Lavender opens with Mandarin, Neroli, and Blackcurrant. The heart brings Jasmine, Lavender, and Orange Blossom. It dries down to Vanilla, Amber, and Musk.

How to wear Floral Lavender

On skin, Floral Lavender by Dossier has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for daytime and date night. Its best layering match in the catalog is Fahrenheit by Dior. Apply Floral Lavender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Floral Lavender : 2 sprays Fahrenheit and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Floral Lavender opens with Mandarin, Neroli, and Blackcurrant.

The heart brings Jasmine, Lavender, and Orange Blossom.

It dries down to Vanilla, Amber, and Musk.

What to layer with Floral Lavender

  • Dior Fahrenheit bottle

    Fahrenheit by Dior

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, lavender, and amber.

    Order: Apply Floral Lavender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Floral Lavender : 2 sprays Fahrenheit

  • Narciso Rodriguez For Her bottle

    For Her by Narciso Rodriguez

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and musk scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber and musk.

    Order: Apply Floral Lavender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Floral Lavender : 2 sprays For Her

  • Bond No. 9 Lafayette Street bottle

    Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, vanilla, and musk.

    Order: Apply Floral Lavender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lafayette Street on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Floral Lavender : 2 sprays Lafayette Street

  • Commodity Bergamot bottle

    Bergamot by Commodity

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, lavender, and amber.

    Order: Apply Floral Lavender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamot on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Floral Lavender : 2 sprays Bergamot

  • Parfums de Marly Galloway bottle

    Galloway by Parfums de Marly

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange blossom, amber, and musk.

    Order: Apply Floral Lavender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Galloway on top for fresh lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Floral Lavender : 2 sprays Galloway

Pairings to approach with care

  • Amouage Gold Woman bottle

    Gold Woman by Amouage

    Not Recommended · 33/99

    Gold Woman has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Gold Woman brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent, and they share jasmine.

    Order: Apply Floral Lavender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Gold Woman on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Floral Lavender : 1 spray Gold Woman

  • Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade bottle

    Ombre Nomade by Louis Vuitton

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    Not Recommended · 33/99

    Ombre Nomade has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Ombre Nomade brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.

    Order: Apply Floral Lavender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Ombre Nomade on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Floral Lavender : 1 spray Ombre Nomade

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Floral Lavender?

Floral Lavender opens with Mandarin, Neroli, and Blackcurrant. The heart brings Jasmine, Lavender, and Orange Blossom. It dries down to Vanilla, Amber, and Musk.

How long does Floral Lavender last, and how strong is it?

Floral Lavender by Dossier has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Floral Lavender?

It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits daytime and date night.

What layers well with Floral Lavender?

Fahrenheit by Dior is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, lavender, and amber. Apply Floral Lavender first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Floral Lavender : 2 sprays Fahrenheit.

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