Dana Lutece
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is Brazilian rosewood and aldehydes. The heart brings orris root and peony. On the skin it settles into tonka bean and heliotrope. Overall it smells woody and vanilla.
- Came out
- 1984
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Lutece 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
Dana Lutece in detail
Lutece comes from Dana.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by vanilla and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and vanilla smells and notes like orris root and tonka bean. Less obvious notes include geranium, vetiver and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.01 out of 5.
Which weather suits Lutece
The best time of year to wear it is winter and spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, spring, fall and summer.
More from Dana
The house has 24 perfumes here, led by No Limit, Fathom and Toujours Moi.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like tonka bean and heliotrope are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Lutece: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
If you like Lutece, try these
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (9 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (9 shared notes), Joop! (7 shared notes) and Stetson (7 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Lutece come out?
It came out in 1984.
Can men wear Lutece?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it expensive?
No, it is affordable: about €15 in Europe.