Louis Cardin 2016 EDP

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Lumination

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Louis Cardin Lumination is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Lumination opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Sea Water and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Oakmoss. Louis Cardin's Lumination carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

If a fresh, earthy scent that makes you feel like a CEO on holiday sounds good, Lumination's a solid choice. It's a crowd-pleaser that won't break the bank.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Confident
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
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Lumination Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Patchouli60%
Sea Water40%
Baseas listed
Amber33%
Musk33%
Oakmoss33%

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:
Spring Summer Fall

Its citrus, patchouli and woody composition leans towards spring, summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly versatile for casual and sport settings, as well as being perfectly appropriate for the office. While it could work for a date, its freshness might not lend itself to more formal evening events.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Lumination kicks off with a zesty burst of bergamot, like a splash of sharp citrus on a hot day. The freshness then deepens with oceanic notes, evoking salty sea air, before patchouli provides an earthy, green anchor. The dry down is a classic, masculine blend of smooth oakmoss and warm amber, cushioned by a soft, enveloping musk. It's clean, robust, and effortlessly sophisticated.

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