For bergamot and lavender, compare the accompanying spices and flowers, then the base woods. VIP Piège and Milano Men list different directions. The shared pair is not enough to rank them.
Read the guideFor lavender and woods, identify the wood first: sandalwood, cedar or vetiver, depending on the page. Then examine opening citrus and spices. A broad aromatic-woody pairing is not enough to select one reference.
Read the guideChoose lavender through its context: aromatic herbs, jasmine, spices or woods, depending on the page. Compare its position too, as the catalogue lists it in both openings and hearts. The word lavender does not establish a relaxing effect.
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