What does it smell like?
Main smell: vanilla and gourmand. It opens with almond and bergamot, moves to heliotrope and orange blossom and dries down to benzoin and patchouli.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Luminous Orchid notes
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What you smell first
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The main smell
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What stays on your skin
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How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Alexander McQueen Luminous Orchid EDP
Alexander McQueen is the house behind Luminous Orchid EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Is Luminous Orchid your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by gourmand and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and gourmand smells and notes like heliotrope and benzoin. Less obvious notes include orange blossom, orchid and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its vanilla side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Joop! is a lighter match.
Other Alexander McQueen perfumes
This house has 19 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are My Queen, Kingdom and Mcqueen.
How far Luminous Orchid spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jil Sander Sun.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, spring, fall and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Luminous Orchid dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Joop! (7 shared notes), Tom Ford Black Orchid (9 shared notes), Guerlain L'Heure Bleue (9 shared notes) and Jil Sander Sun (7 shared notes).
Quick answers
How long does Luminous Orchid last?
About 3 to 6 hours on skin.
When did Luminous Orchid come out?
It came out in 2018.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.