Aimez vs Lolita Lempicka

Aimez-Moi Comme Je Suis represents a positive step forward for Caron after years of struggles, with notably improved bottling and generally well-executed fragrances. The fragrance itself is appreciated for its clean vetiver character and warm dry down, though the acidic grapefruit opening may not work for all skin chemistry, making it a solid but not universally beloved addition to the brand's revival.

The community acknowledges Lolita Lempicka as a beloved discontinued classic, but the new reformulations are widely viewed as hollow shadows of the original. Multiple comparisons confirm the new version lacks the rich, dark anise and tonka backbone that gave the original its soul, with reformulation driven by IFRA regulations and EU bans (particularly Lilial). While some new wearers find the current version acceptable, those familiar with the original consistently report the fragrance feels weaker, brighter, and less complex.