Vetiver Sensuel Eau de Parfum bottle Vetiver Sensuel
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2020 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Lumination Eau de Parfum bottle Lumination

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vetiver Sensuel Eau de Parfum
This one's a fresh, uplifting take on vetiver. While some find the vetiver a bit shy, this citrus-forward scent is a crowd-pleaser for good reason, offering easy-wearing sophistication and undeniable appeal for warm weather.
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Our Verdict - Lumination Eau de Parfum
If a fresh, earthy scent that makes you feel like a CEO on holiday sounds good, Lumination's a solid choice. It's a crowd-pleaser that won't break the bank.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 24% 28%
Floral 10% 6%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 11% 6%
Sweet 10% 9%
Warm 7% 6%
Woody 19% 14%
Earthy 20% 31%
Animalic 6% 10%
Fresh 25% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vetiver Sensuel EdP
Lumination EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 20% vs 100%
Only in Vetiver Sensuel Eau de Parfum
Lime 25% Lemon 22% Orange 18% Pepper 14%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 27% vs 60%
Only in Vetiver Sensuel Eau de Parfum
Mint 36% Orchid 36%
Only in Lumination Eau de Parfum
Sea Water 40%
Shared Notes
Musk 17% vs 33%
Oakmoss 17% vs 33%
Amber 15% vs 33%
Only in Vetiver Sensuel Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 30% Woody 20%

Accords

Vetiver Sensuel Eau de Parfum Lumination Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
100%
Patchouli
77%
67%
Woody
72%
68%
Aromatic
65%
57%
Fresh Spicy
65%
52%
Earthy
65%
52%
Green
Amber
52%
Marine
52%
Mossy
52%
44%
Sweet
Citrus shared
100%
100%
77%
Woody shared
67%
72%
Aromatic shared
68%
65%
Fresh Spicy shared
57%
65%
Earthy shared
52%
65%
52%
52%
52%
52%
44%

Performance

Vetiver Sensuel Eau de Parfum Lumination Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Vetiver Sensuel Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its versatile and fresh nature makes it ideal for casual wear and the office, with reviews highlighting its professionalism and clean feel. While not overtly romantic, its pleasantness earns it a moderate score for dates, and the uplifting citrus and mint accord works well for sport.

Lumination Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly versatile for casual and sport settings, as well as being perfectly appropriate for the office. While it could work for a date, its freshness might not lend itself to more formal evening events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Woody, Aromatic accords and Patchouli, Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Vetiver Sensuel Eau de Parfum
Lumination Eau de Parfum
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