Chabaud Maison de Parfum 2015 Parfum

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Lumière de Venise

by Sophie Chabaud

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Chabaud Maison de Parfum Lumière de Venise is a Parfum launched in 2015, created by Sophie Chabaud. Lumière de Venise opens with Bergamot and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Violet, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Chabaud Maison de Parfum's Lumière de Venise carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Lumière de Venise is a divisive one - you'll either find its morphing citrus-woody-floral heart utterly charming or a bit of a chaotic mess. Some call it a modern chypre with a 'charming' peach-patchouli blend; others find it a 'boring' and 'artificial' throwback to early 2000s men's fragrances.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Feminine
  • Clean
  • Modern
Lumière de Venise Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

The long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its shifting character, make it versatile but perhaps not a slam-dunk for strict office environments. It has enough intrigue for a date night, but some perceive it as too 'old-fashioned' or 'generic' for a truly modern formal event.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a lively burst of bergamot and grapefruit, giving a sparkling, almost champagne-like freshness. This bright citrus then settles into a contradictory heart where sweet peach and delicate florals like rose, violet, and jasmine play a fleeting tune. The patchouli soon takes the lead, weaving through the composition, backed by a warm, earthy blend of sandalwood, oakmoss, and tonka bean, adding a grounded, woody depth that can lean masculine on the dry down.

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