The smell in short
The first thing you smell is blood orange and grapefruit. The heart brings orange blossom and jasmine sambac. On the skin it settles into nutmeg and cedar. Overall it smells white floral and citrus.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Lumiere d'Epices 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 Terry De Gunzburg Lumiere d'Epices EDP
Lumiere d'Epices EDP is made by Terry De Gunzburg. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Lumiere d'Epices through the year
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to fall. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, winter and fall. If you need something for fall, Rabanne 1 Million Lucky Paco is a better fit.
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Lumiere d'Epices price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €163, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Xerjoff Join The Club 400 and Jil Sander #4 but less than Rabanne 1 Million Lucky Paco.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Rabanne 1 Million Lucky Paco and Xerjoff Join The Club 400. Base notes like nutmeg and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Its style
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by citrus and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and citrus smells and notes like orange blossom and nutmeg. Less obvious notes include bergamot, honey and cloves. Perfume fans rate it 3.93 out of 5.
Lumiere d'Epices dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Rabanne 1 Million Lucky Paco (5 shared notes), Xerjoff Join The Club 400 (5 shared notes), Jil Sander #4 (5 shared notes) and Chopard Love (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Chopard Love starts from €72.
Questions people ask
Can men wear Lumiere d'Epices?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Lumiere d'Epices come out?
It came out in 2012.
How strong is it?
Strong: people around you will notice it.