Le Lumière Parfum bottle Le Lumière
Parfum Concentration Edp
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2021 Year 2022
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Minerva Eau de Parfum bottle Minerva

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Le Lumière
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Which Should You Buy?

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.
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Our Verdict - Minerva
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some swear it's a luscious white floral, others are utterly repulsed by a 'wet cigarette' note. It's a journey, apparently- you'll either love how it macerates into a creamy dream, or chuck it in the bin after a few months. Definitely not a safe blind buy, as it polarises opinions like nothing else.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 15%
Floral 49% 38%
Fruity 4% 3%
Green 2% 5%
Sweet 28% 34%
Warm 4% 3%
Woody 12% 12%
Earthy 12% 3%
Animalic 15% 11%
Fresh 6% 10%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 41% vs 57%
Mandarin 27% vs 42%
Only in Le Lumière
Ylang-Ylang 31%
Shared Notes
Tuberose 34% vs 42%

Accords

Le Lumière Minerva
100%
White Floral
100%
49%
Woody
87%
48%
Tuberose
81%
Vanilla
70%
Powdery
70%
45%
Sweet
67%
44%
Yellow Floral
63%
52%
Citrus
61%
46%
Animalic
54%
Green
51%
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
49%
87%
Tuberose shared
48%
81%
70%
70%
Sweet shared
45%
67%
Yellow Floral shared
44%
63%
Citrus shared
52%
61%
Animalic shared
46%
54%
51%

Performance

Le Lumière Minerva
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Minerva

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Minerva's strong white floral and potent projection make it a bit much for the office. However, its luxurious, elegant character and creamy sweetness are perfect for dates, formal events, or even making a statement in a casual setting.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
86%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share White Floral, Woody, Tuberose accords and Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Le Lumière
Minerva
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