For You
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2015 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Lumière de Venise
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This isn't just 'for you'; it's for everyone who appreciates a vibrant, fruity-floral hit with a surprising chypre backbone. A modern take on an old-school structure that absolutely bangs.
Lumière de Venise is a divisive one - you'll either find its morphing citrus-woody-floral heart utterly charming or a bit of a chaotic mess. Some call it a modern chypre with a 'charming' peach-patchouli blend; others find it a 'boring' and 'artificial' throwback to early 2000s men's fragrances.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 28% | 28% |
| Floral | 13% | 21% |
| Fruity | 12% | 14% |
| Green | 4% | 5% |
| Sweet | 19% | 19% |
| Warm | 5% | 1% |
| Woody | 15% | 15% |
| Earthy | 12% | 15% |
| Animalic | 5% | 1% |
| Fresh | 24% | 18% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Occasions
Its bright, fresh, and fruity opening makes it perfect for casual wear and daily use. The underlying woody-amber warmth allows it to transition smoothly into date nights, though its more pronounced projection might be a bit much for formal settings.
Seasons
An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.
Occasions
The long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its shifting character, make it versatile but perhaps not a slam-dunk for strict office environments. It has enough intrigue for a date night, but some perceive it as too 'old-fashioned' or 'generic' for a truly modern formal event.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Citrus, White Floral accords and Rose, Peach notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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