Green Tea Lavender vs Lovely

The r/fragrance community views Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Lavender positively as a faithful flanker to the original that successfully incorporates lavender. Users appreciate its affordability and wearability, though some note it shares similarities with other designer fragrances at a lower price point.

The r/fragrance community is divided on cheap blind-buy fragrances, with some enthusiasts finding hidden gems while others have learned to avoid the gamble. While success stories exist—particularly with gourmand, sweet, and vanilla-based fragrances—most users acknowledge a 50% hit rate at best, leading many to advocate for sampling first or sticking to fragrances they know they'll wear.