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By Terry

Lumière d'Épices

Perfumer: Jacques Flori

2012WomenClassic
6.9/ 10
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By Terry Lumière d'Épices is a discontinued women's fragrance that sets the brightness of blood orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot against orange blossom and spice.

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How does it perform?

From 83 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
8.5 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

64% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Blood orange zest
GrapefruitBergamot

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Spicy
  7. Woody
  8. Oriental

What does Lumière d'Épices smell like?

It opens on citrus: blood orange zest, grapefruit and bergamot keep it fresh. In the heart, orange blossom absolute, Indian jasmine sambac and rose build a floral base, while dry woods and spices dry it down. Cedarwood, nutmeg and clove close it with a woody, spicy warmth, and the overall impression is sweet, lightly powdery and fruity.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with evening and night out leaning slightly ahead of daytime use. More than half of the voters read it as feminine, and it sits closer to a classic style than a modern one.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Blood orange zest
    • Grapefruit
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Orange blossom absolute
    • Indian jasmine sambac
    • Dry woods
  3. Towards evening

    • Cedarwood
    • Nutmeg
    • Clove

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 32%
    Spring
  • 31%
    Autumn
  • 20%
    Summer
  • 16%
    Winter
  • Nighttime
    23%
  • Evening
    22%
  • Daytime
    20%
  • Casual
    19%
  • Office
    16%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026