La Perla 2022 EDP

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La Perla Luminous

by Louise Turner

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La Perla La Perla Luminous is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Louise Turner. La Perla Luminous settles into a heart of Sandalwood and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Cedar. La Perla's La Perla Luminous carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive scent for some, but a definite crowd-pleaser for others, La Perla Luminous shines as a comforting, elegant fragrance. Expect a soft, woody-floral embrace that evokes a sense of well-being, though some find it a touch too generic or challenging with its cedar note.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
  • Feminine
  • Soft
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La Perla Luminous Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Jasmine63%
Sandalwood37%
Baseas listed
Cedar100%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter
Also Works:
Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its soft sillage and creamy, musky floral profile make it excellent for everyday wear, including the office, without being intrusive. While elegant enough for formal settings, its quiet nature might be overshadowed in louder environments, and it's not suited for sporty activities.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT. (SD ALCOHOL 40,B), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ALCOHOL, TRIS (TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, CI 14700 (RED 4), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5), CI 42090 (BLUE 1), ALPHA,ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, FARNESOL, GERANIOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ISOEUGENOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

La Perla Luminous opens with a radiant, clean jasmine, softly woven into a creamy, almost milky musk. As it settles, a warm, soft sandalwood emerges, gradually deepening into a smooth cedar base. This creates an elegant woody floral that feels both intimate and effortlessly sophisticated, with a subtle powdery character throughout.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 19 October

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