M
Citrus · 2004

Lux

by Mona di Orio
Rating3.9 ★ 277 votes
GenderUnisex
Year2004
CitrusAromaticWoody
Best for summerDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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Collection
In the same corner
Light Blue Dolce&Gabbana
Light Blue Dolce&Gabbana
83% match
Allure Homme Edition Blanche Chanel
Allure Homme Edition Blanche Chanel
83% match
Bergamote 22 Le Labo
Bergamote 22 Le Labo
80% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
8 notes
topfirst impression
Sicilian LemonPetitgrain
heartthe character
Haitian VetiverCedar
basethe foundation
Bourbon VanillaMuskSiam BenzoinAmber

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
58
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
48
intimateenormous
Price value-
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean-
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
CitrusAromaticWoodyAmberVanillaPowderyMuskyGreen
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Amber
Vanilla
Powdery
Musky
Green

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
6%
weak
13%
moderate
39%
long lasting
28%
eternal
14%
Sillage
intimate
19%
moderate
38%
strong
22%
enormous
20%
Season
spring
29%
summer
35%
fall
23%
winter
14%
Time of day
day
76%
night
24%
Gender
female
9%
more female
17%
unisex
63%
more male
9%
male
3%
Value
way overpriced
8%
overpriced
35%
ok
38%
good value
19%

Smells similar

by scent profile
83% match
Light Blue Dolce&Gabbana
Dolce&Gabbana
citrusfresh
83% match
Allure Homme Edition Blanche Chanel
Chanel
citrussoft spicy
82% match
Esvedra Laboratorio Olfattivo
Laboratorio Olfattivo
aromaticherbal
82% match
Figue Eau de Parfum Molinard
Molinard
fruitygreen

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

LemonPetitgrainCedarVetiverMuskVanillaAmberSiam Benzoin
topheartbase

Signature pair: Lemon and Petitgrain

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In plain words

The main accords of Lux are citrus and aromatic. It opens with Sicilian Lemon and Petitgrain, reveals Haitian Vetiver and Cedar at its heart, and dries down to Bourbon Vanilla and Musk. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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