Lubin 2010 EDP

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Itasca

by Lucien Ferrero

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Lubin Itasca is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Lucien Ferrero. Itasca opens with Marigold, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Geranium, Clove, Nutmeg, and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Resins, Amber, Cedar, and Vetiver. Lubin's Itasca carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A divisive blend that some herald as a timeless, masculine masterpiece, while others find it a generic, old-fashioned whiff of "manly" they'd rather avoid. If you love a classic woody aromatic with a twist, you're in for a treat.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Masculine
  • Woody
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Itasca 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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and versatile woody-aromatic profile make it suitable for various settings, leaning slightly more towards formal or date nights due to its sophisticated character. While some reviewers note strong performance, the general consensus suggests it's not overpowering for office wear.

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

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Itasca opens with a fresh, bright burst of citrus and juniper, quickly introducing a green, almost soapy marigold. As it settles, spicy clove and nutmeg weave through a heart of conifer woodiness - think pine and fir needles - grounded by a robust vetiver. The dry down is a warm, resinous embrace of amber, incense, and cedar, evoking a sophisticated, earthy forest floor.

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