Ode To Dullness Eau de Parfum bottle Ode To Dullness
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Lumière Blanche Eau de Parfum bottle Lumière Blanche

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ode To Dullness Eau de Parfum
Don't let the name fool you - Ode To Dullness is a surprisingly addictive, polarising, woody-anisic scent for those who crave a unique kind of comfort. It's either your new favourite 'clean girl' sweater scent or a scrubber, so try before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Lumière Blanche Eau de Parfum
This is a quiet, ethereal beauty of a scent, a soft-spoken cardamom chai latte in fragrance form. It's universally adored for its creamy, comforting nature, but its fleeting presence is a constant heartbreak for many.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 3% 8%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 1%
Sweet 35% 31%
Warm 24% 30%
Woody 45% 25%
Earthy 2% 5%
Animalic 4% 8%
Fresh 1% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ode To Dullness EdP
Lumière Blanche EdP

Notes

Only in Lumière Blanche Eau de Parfum
Cardamom 42% Star Anise 37% Cinnamon 21%
Shared Notes
Cashmere Wood 32% vs 32%
Only in Ode To Dullness Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 27% Star Anise 25% Tonka Bean 16%
Only in Lumière Blanche Eau de Parfum
Almond 41% Iris 27%
Only in Lumière Blanche Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 34% Musk 27% Cedar 20% Tonka Bean 19%

Accords

Ode To Dullness Eau de Parfum Lumière Blanche Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
48%
Warm Spicy
92%
57%
Powdery
81%
52%
Musky
65%
62%
Anis
60%
Almond
62%
58%
Soft Spicy
58%
57%
Amber
Aromatic
57%
52%
Balsamic
Floral
50%
Sweet
49%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
48%
92%
Powdery shared
57%
81%
Musky shared
52%
65%
Anis shared
62%
60%
62%
Soft Spicy shared
58%
58%
57%
57%
52%
50%
49%

Performance

Ode To Dullness Eau de Parfum Lumière Blanche Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ode To Dullness Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its intimate sillage and clean, comforting character make it perfect for casual wear or a date night where you want to feel snug and approachable. While subtle enough for the office, its unique anisic warmth might not suit all professional settings, and it's definitely not one for formal events or vigorous activity.

Lumière Blanche Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, non-offensive profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as many reviewers confirm. The lack of projection prevents it from being a bold choice for dates or formal events, where a more noticeable scent is often preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
90%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Powdery accords and Star Anise, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ode To Dullness Eau de Parfum
Lumière Blanche Eau de Parfum
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