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Lightning

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Louis Cardin Lightning is an Eau de Parfum. Lightning opens with Mandarin, Apple, Mango, and Cranberry, settles into a heart of Dark Chocolate, Iris, Peony, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Louis Cardin's Lightning carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Lightning by Louis Cardin is a bold, modern floral that brings the unexpected, a proper head-turner with its juicy fruit and decadent chocolate twist. This isn't your granny's floral, it's got real edge.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Warm
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Lightning Eau de 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built on floral, sweet and fruity - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold projection and sweet, indulgent character make it perfect for date nights or evenings out where you want to make an impression. While definitely not a gym scent, its playful side means it can work for casual outings, though it might be a bit much for a formal office setting.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 vibrant burst of mandarin and crisp apple, quickly followed by a rich, jammy cranberry and juicy mango that’s simply delectable. The heart blooms with a lush bouquet of freesia, iris, peony, and exotic orchid, all underpinned by a surprisingly decadent dark chocolate. As it settles, a smooth blend of vanilla, tonka bean, and soft musk emerges, grounding the fruity-floral sweetness with a creamy warmth that lasts and lasts.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 6 October

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