Benjoin Bohème Eau de Parfum bottle Benjoin Bohème
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2015 Year 2024
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Lustre Eau de Parfum bottle Lustre

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Benjoin Bohème
This is a beautiful, understated amber that's sadly a bit of a performance lottery. If you grab an older bottle, you're in for a treat; the new ones just don't hit the same, and the faint sillage really lets down a cracking scent profile.
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Our Verdict - Lustre
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 2% 8%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 10% 1%
Sweet 28% 21%
Warm 21% 24%
Woody 31% 33%
Earthy 27% 19%
Animalic 3% 3%
Fresh 2% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Benjoin Bohème EdP
Lustre EdP

Notes

Accords

Benjoin Bohème Lustre
100%
Amber
100%
71%
Warm Spicy
84%
71%
Woody
83%
55%
Balsamic
66%
51%
Powdery
51%
50%
Patchouli
Vanilla
48%
Aromatic
48%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
71%
84%
Woody shared
71%
83%
Balsamic shared
55%
66%
Powdery shared
51%
51%
50%
48%
48%

Performance

Benjoin Bohème Lustre
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Benjoin Bohème

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its low projection means it's suitable for office wear, while its warm, elegant character makes it a good choice for dates and formal events. However, its weak performance in newer formulations might not justify its use for grand occasions.

Lustre

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
83%
Accord
89%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Benjoin Bohème
Lustre
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