Lua Eau de Parfum vs Back To Paris Eau de Parfum

Lua

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2009	Year	-
£££££	Price Tier	££

Back To Paris

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Lua

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lua

Lua is a divisive one. For some, it's a magnificent, clean, and elegant signature scent that's truly unique. For others, it's an old-fashioned, soapy disappointment, too reminiscent of an auntie's perfume. Definitely try before you buy this one.

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Our Verdict - Back To Paris

This one's a divisive drop, splitting opinions between exquisite and utterly awful. Some find it a richly complex, unusual floral woody musk, while others reckon it's a cheap, synthetic mess. Definitely not a blind buy.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	17%	10%
Floral	24%	30%
Fruity	9%	11%
Green	5%	7%
Sweet	22%	25%
Warm	6%	9%
Woody	9%	13%
Earthy	9%	8%
Animalic	8%	5%
Fresh	21%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Lua EdP

Back To Paris EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 29% vs 18%

Only in Lua

Melon 38% Orange 32%

Only in Back To Paris

Pink Pepper 32% Mandarin 17% Blackcurrant 17% Rhubarb 16%

Shared Notes

Iris 32% vs 23%

Rose 25% vs 25%

Only in Lua

Lily Of The Valley 21% Pink Pepper 20%

Only in Back To Paris

Violet 30% Jasmine 21%

Shared Notes

Musk 34% vs 16%

Vanilla 30% vs 18%

Patchouli 18% vs 16%

Cedar 17% vs 12%

Only in Back To Paris

Sandalwood 23% Tonka Bean 14%

Accords

Lua Back To Paris

100%

Powdery

98%

66%

Woody

100%

88%

Citrus

57%

86%

Musky

64%

75%

Iris

73%

Vanilla

65%

Sweet

57%

64%

Rose

54%

Violet Floral

64%

Soft Spicy

64%

58%

Fresh

58%

Ozonic

Warm Spicy

57%

Powdery shared

100%

98%

Woody shared

66%

100%

Citrus shared

88%

57%

Musky shared

86%

64%

Iris

75%

Vanilla shared

73%

65%

Sweet shared

65%

57%

Rose shared

64%

54%

Violet Floral

64%

Soft Spicy

64%

Fresh

58%

Ozonic

58%

Warm Spicy

57%

Performance

Lua Back To Paris

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lua

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its clean, airy, and soft projection makes it suitable for daily wear, including the office, without being overwhelming. While some find it elegant enough for formal events, the "soapy" quality might make it less ideal for a seriously formal occasion. It's a casual winner due to its fresh, unpretentious charm.

Back To Paris

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and summer pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its powdery, woody, and floral accords suggest a more refined scent, better suited for dates or formal events rather than casual wear or sport. While some reviews mention it stays close to the skin, others describe it as 'too loud' and 'in your face', making it a risky choice for a confined office environment.