Stellar Times Eau de Parfum bottle Stellar Times
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2024
£££££ Price Tier ££
Lumière Elle Eau de Parfum bottle Lumière Elle
Our Verdict

Stellar Times (Louis Vuitton) and Lumière Elle (French Avenue) share a similar white floral amber profile, but diverge significantly in execution and price. Stellar Times leans into a fizzy, high-performance amber with orange blossom, creating a polarizing but undeniably present scent. Lumière Elle, a newer and much more affordable option, attempts a similar profile but lands with mixed reviews - some find it a classy dupe, while others detect an odd, almost electrical cleanliness. The key difference lies in the overall composition and perceived quality, with Stellar Times aiming for luxury and Lumière Elle offering an accessible alternative.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Stellar Times if...
  • You want a statement fragrance with impressive longevity.
  • Price is no object and you want a luxury brand.
  • You enjoy divisive scents that spark conversation.
  • You love a fizzy amber note with orange blossom.
Choose Lumière Elle if...
  • You want a similar scent profile on a budget.
  • You are open to trying unique and potentially polarizing scents.
  • You prefer a less intense and more subtle fragrance.
  • You like clean scents with a hint of spice.
Our Verdict - Stellar Times
This is a masterpiece for some, a cleaning product for others. Stellar Times is a divisive, high-performance scent where a unique fizzy amber meets orange blossom, creating an unmissable trail that is either sublime or simply not worth the price tag.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Lumière Elle
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some reckon it's a classy, spicy stunner, a brilliant dupe for a high-end scent. Others find it weirdly 'static-like' or 'too clean', smelling more like an old electrical device than a perfume. You've really got to try it yourself to know if it's a hit or a miss.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 15%
Floral 34% 31%
Fruity 0% 10%
Green 0% 3%
Sweet 31% 22%
Warm 19% 17%
Woody 23% 8%
Earthy 14% 2%
Animalic 11% 13%
Fresh 8% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Stellar Times EdP
Lumière Elle EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 41% vs 45%
Only in Stellar Times
Amber 38% Woody 21%
Only in Lumière Elle
Rose 32% Jasmine 23%

Accords

Stellar Times Lumière Elle
100%
White Floral
100%
65%
Citrus
100%
98%
Amber
74%
84%
Woody
58%
Animalic
69%
Rose
62%
51%
Sweet
61%
Fruity
58%
Fresh
58%
47%
Soapy
Balsamic
46%
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
65%
100%
Amber shared
98%
74%
84%
Animalic shared
58%
69%
62%
Sweet shared
51%
61%
58%
58%
47%
46%

Performance

Stellar Times Lumière Elle
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Stellar Times

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent performance and luxurious amber-floral profile make it ideal for dates and formal events, though it's too commanding for office wear. While some wear it casually, its strong projection and high price point suggest it's best reserved for special occasions.

Lumière Elle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated, clean profile makes it suitable for office and formal wear, though moderate projection keeps it from being overwhelming. While some find it unique and versatile enough for casual settings, it shines most in more dressed-up daytime events.

Where to buy

Stellar Times
Lumière Elle
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