Lustre
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2023 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Liquid Amber
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Seriously polarising, Lustre is either a creamy, refined dream or a generic, synthetic mess, depending on who you ask. It’s either the future of Amouage or a betrayal of its heritage. Whatever your take, it's undeniably a bold, rich amber scent.
This one's a proper slow burner, a boozy, smoky amber that smells like sophisticated trouble. It's got that 'love-it-or-hate-it' vibe, but if you're into intense warmth, it's addicting.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 8% | 4% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 21% | 24% |
| Warm | 24% | 36% |
| Woody | 33% | 32% |
| Earthy | 19% | 15% |
| Animalic | 3% | 4% |
| Fresh | 8% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
While many praise its smooth and refined character, Lustre's strong amber, warm spicy, and balsamic accords make it a bit much for the office or casual daywear. Its luxurious, sensual warmth and often-noted longevity make it perfect for formal events and date nights where you want to leave a lasting impression.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its warm, spicy, and amber-heavy profile, this frag is too intense for an office setting and completely out of place for sport. It shines on dates and formal occasions where its dark complexity can really make an impression, but could be worn casually if you're after something particularly bold.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody accords and Benzoin, Cardamom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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