Lush 2021 Solid

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Shade

by Emma Dick

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Lush Shade is a fragrance launched in 2021, created by Emma Dick. Lush's Shade carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive yet addictive, Shade is Lush's take on a cozy, meditative sandalwood. It's not a crowd-pleaser for everyone, but for those it clicks with, it's a signature-worthy, surprisingly complex scent.
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  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Warm
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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Shade Solid Perfume 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:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection makes it suitable for office and casual wear, as it won't overpower. The cozy, sensual dry-down is perfect for dates, while its lack of punch makes it less ideal for formal events or sports.

Ingredients and allergens

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Organic Jojoba Oil), Ricinus Communis Seed Oil (Organic Castor Oil), Euphorbia Cerifera Cera (Organic Candelilla Wax), Parfum, Linalool, Santalum Album Oil (Sandalwood Oil), Titanium Dioxide, Boswellia Carterii Oil (Olibanum Oil), Limonene, Guaiacwood Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Cinnamal, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral, Coumarin, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal

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.

Ethics and formulation

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Alcohol-free A solid perfume · that format has no alcohol carrier

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About

Shade opens with an unexpected, almost sharp herbal or citrusy kick, a lively contrast to its deeper heart. This quickly mellows into a creamy, warm sandalwood, often described as buttery or even lactonic, entwined with a clean, almost powdery frankincense. Hints of sweet vanilla and subtle spice weave through, creating a comforting and subtly complex aroma that lingers as a soft, woody embrace.

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