91%
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Lua Eau de Parfum bottle Lua
Edp Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2009 Year 2017
£££££ Price Tier ££
Saiph Extrait bottle Saiph

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lua
Lua is a divisive one. For some, it's a magnificent, clean, and elegant signature scent that's truly unique. For others, it's an old-fashioned, soapy disappointment, too reminiscent of an auntie's perfume. Definitely try before you buy this one.
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Our Verdict - Saiph
This one's a quiet charmer, a lemon-vanilla dream that wears like a second skin. Sure, some grumble about longevity, but others swear it projects beautifully. It's not a screamer, but those who 'get' it, rate it as a versatile, everyday gem.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17% 15%
Floral 24% 20%
Fruity 9% 8%
Green 5% 9%
Sweet 22% 20%
Warm 6% 5%
Woody 9% 11%
Earthy 9% 11%
Animalic 8% 7%
Fresh 21% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lua EdP
Saiph Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 34% vs 22%
Vanilla 30% vs 27%
Patchouli 18% vs 16%
Only in Lua
Cedar 17%

Accords

Lua Saiph
100%
Powdery
100%
Floral
96%
73%
Vanilla
90%
88%
Citrus
76%
86%
Musky
71%
66%
Woody
77%
75%
Iris
66%
Green
75%
65%
Sweet
71%
58%
Ozonic
66%
64%
Rose
58%
Fresh
Powdery shared
100%
100%
96%
Vanilla shared
73%
90%
Citrus shared
88%
76%
Musky shared
86%
71%
Woody shared
66%
77%
Iris shared
75%
66%
75%
Sweet shared
65%
71%
Ozonic shared
58%
66%
64%
58%

Performance

Lua Saiph
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Lua

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, airy, and soft projection makes it suitable for daily wear, including the office, without being overwhelming. While some find it elegant enough for formal events, the "soapy" quality might make it less ideal for a seriously formal occasion. It's a casual winner due to its fresh, unpretentious charm.

Saiph

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean, and non-offensive profile, highlighted by reviewers as a 'nice casual scent' and 'everyday scent', makes it highly suitable for casual and office wear. While some debate its projection, its general subtlety prevents it from being ideal for formal events, and its pleasant sweetness would work for a relaxed date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
85%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Vanilla, Woody accords and Musk, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lua
Saiph
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