Delphinus
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2024 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Mystic Lumina
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising one. Some reckon it's a classy, modern masterpiece, a sweet and smoky head-turner. Others? A cloying, chemical mess that smells like medicinal cherry or a glorified air freshener. Definitely try before you buy, especially given that price tag.
A budget take on Creed's Delphinus - the same nutty, powdery almond opening into a soft orris-heliotrope floral over creamy bourbon vanilla and leather. Mystic Lumina captures that elegant powdery-gourmand character but reads flatter and sweeter than the niche original, the orris-powder nuance thinner and the leather drydown less refined.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 20% | 20% |
| Fruity | 1% | 2% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 37% | 35% |
| Warm | 24% | 25% |
| Woody | 11% | 11% |
| Earthy | 15% | 16% |
| Animalic | 7% | 6% |
| Fresh | 2% | 2% |
Mood
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find it good for the office, its moderate to strong projection and luxurious, sweet profile make it better suited for dates and formal events. Many reviews lean towards 'sundown scent' and 'special occasions', suggesting it's too much for casual wear, and definitely not for sport.
Seasons
The nutty almond, powdery florals and creamy vanilla are made for cold autumn and winter days.
Occasions
Soft and comforting, it suits evenings, dates, casual cosy wear and cool nights over the office or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Sweet, Amber accords and Almond, Incense notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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