Sublime Eau de Parfum bottle Sublime
Edp Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
1992 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
Le Lumière Parfum bottle Le Lumière

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sublime
This is a real marmite scent - you'll either adore its warm, golden embrace or find it a bit too much. Sublime is a truly classic, sophisticated floral that demands attention, but be warned: reformulations divide opinion, so hunt for a vintage bottle if you want the full, unadulterated experience.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Le Lumière
This flanker to the original Le Parfum is a divisive white floral experience - some find it a glorious, luminous bouquet, while others are put off by a perceived bitterness or cloying sweetness. Expect compliments, or perhaps, a few puzzled expressions.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20% 10%
Floral 39% 49%
Fruity 5% 4%
Green 3% 2%
Sweet 26% 28%
Warm 7% 4%
Woody 6% 12%
Earthy 10% 12%
Animalic 15% 15%
Fresh 15% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sublime EdP
Le Lumière Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 32% vs 31%
Mandarin 25% vs 27%
Only in Le Lumière
Orange Blossom 41%
Shared Notes
Amber 42% vs 23%
Musk 33% vs 22%
Patchouli 23% vs 30%
Only in Le Lumière
Woody 23%

Accords

Sublime Le Lumière
100%
Citrus
52%
86%
White Floral
100%
69%
Yellow Floral
44%
65%
Sweet
45%
63%
Amber
51%
Woody
49%
50%
Musky
49%
Rose
49%
Floral
Tuberose
48%
47%
Powdery
Animalic
46%
Citrus shared
100%
52%
White Floral shared
86%
100%
Yellow Floral shared
69%
44%
Sweet shared
65%
45%
63%
Woody shared
51%
49%
50%
49%
49%
48%
47%
46%

Performance

Sublime Le Lumière
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sublime

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Sublime's strong sillage and 'old money' feel make it less suitable for the office, where it might be too overpowering. It excels in formal and date settings, conveying elegance and sophistication, as many reviewers indicated it made them feel glamorous and well-dressed.

Le Lumière

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its strong projection and longevity make it less suitable for a discreet office environment, but perfect for more social settings. The elegant floral-woody balance lends itself well to both dates and formal events, carrying a confident presence.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
93%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, White Floral, Yellow Floral accords and Jasmine, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sublime
Le Lumière
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