Lustre
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2012 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Bakhoor Al Arais
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Which Should You Buy?
Seriously polarising, Lustre is either a creamy, refined dream or a generic, synthetic mess, depending on who you ask. It’s either the future of Amouage or a betrayal of its heritage. Whatever your take, it's undeniably a bold, rich amber scent.
This one's a proper head-scratcher. People are deeply divided on what Bakhoor Al Arais actually smells like, with some finding it a sweet, fruity floral and others a deep woody amber. One thing's for sure: it's not shy, so expect to be noticed.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 8% | 5% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 21% | 27% |
| Warm | 24% | 24% |
| Woody | 33% | 44% |
| Earthy | 19% | 11% |
| Animalic | 3% | 3% |
| Fresh | 8% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
While many praise its smooth and refined character, Lustre's strong amber, warm spicy, and balsamic accords make it a bit much for the office or casual daywear. Its luxurious, sensual warmth and often-noted longevity make it perfect for formal events and date nights where you want to leave a lasting impression.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its significant projection and strong sillage, as noted by reviewers, make it less suitable for office wear where subtlety is key. The warm and sensual amber-vanilla profile, along with mentions of it being ideal for 'date evenings', pushes it towards evening and formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Vanilla accords and Cedar, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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