Pictura Fragrans 2026 EDT

U ££ Acquired

Lux Obscura

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Pictura Fragrans Lux Obscura is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026. Lux Obscura opens with Gunpowder, Rain, Allspice, and Pebbles, settles into a heart of Clearwood, Poppy, Patchouli, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Akigalawood, Oak, Orcanox, and Sandalwood. Pictura Fragrans's Lux Obscura carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Prepare for a dark journey. This one's a proper beast of a fragrance, divisive and challenging, but utterly compelling for those who dare. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent that screams 'mystery' from the moment it hits the skin.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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Lux Obscura Eau de Toilette 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Built on woody, warm spicy and clay - a composition that sits best in spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

This is a statement fragrance, too intense and perhaps too challenging for most office environments. Its bold, sensual character makes it ideal for a memorable date night or formal evening, while its smoky depth might be a bit much for casual daytime 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Lux Obscura explodes with the acrid punch of gunpowder and damp earth, quickly joined by an unsettling mineral and metallic edge. A spicy ginger cuts through, before settling into a heart of rich tobacco, deep patchouli, and hints of dark blackcurrant. The dry down is a smoky, woody ode to ancient heartwood and resins, a contemplative finish that lingers like a ghost.

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