Candie's Luxe
The smell in short
It smells mostly woody and fruity. Pomegranate and nectarine at the top, peony and orange blossom in the middle and sandalwood and amber at the base.
- Came out
- 2008
- Lasts
- 1 to 3 hours
- Best in
- spring
Luxe notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Candie's Luxe
Candie's is the house behind Luxe.
Candie's perfumes worth knowing
The house has 8 perfumes here, led by Men, Signature and Cotton Candy.
How long Luxe stays on skin
It fades fairly fast, after about 1 to 3 hours on skin, so you may want to spray it again later. Chanel Allure and Mont Blanc Individuel last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like sandalwood and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by fruity and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and fruity smells and notes like peony and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include cranberry, honeysuckle and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.80 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Mont Blanc Individuel and Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote.
Best season for Luxe
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. If you need something for winter, Mont Blanc Individuel is a better fit.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €155. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Mont Blanc Individuel and Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote.
Perfumes that smell like Luxe
Similar picks to try: Chanel Allure (7 shared notes), Mont Blanc Individuel (6 shared notes), Aramis Tuscany (7 shared notes) and Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Aramis Tuscany starts from €80.
Questions people ask
When did Luxe come out?
It came out in 2008.
Can men wear Luxe?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.