39 community ratings

Lü Bu

Name: Lü Bu
Brand: Sora Dora

Perfumer: Margaux Le Paih-Guérin

2025UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

6.9/ 10

Community score
39 ratings

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Sora Dora Lü Bu is a unisex perfume that sets powdery, smoky and spicy tones against a sweet, gourmand base.

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How does it perform?

From 33 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

69% 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

Gun powder

Clove

Heart notesfirst few hours

Blood

Iris

Armenian paper

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Black vanilla absolute

Almond Gaiac wood

Metallic notes

Tolu balm Cashmere wood Virginia cedar Amyris Tonka bean absolute

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Lü Bu smell like?

Gun powder and clove open on a sharp, spicy note. In the heart, iris and Armenian paper bring a powdery softness. In the base, black vanilla absolute, almond and tolu balm pull the scent towards a creamy sweetness, while gaiac wood and cashmere wood add a woody, smoky backdrop.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, so it stays on skin for a long time and carries clearly around the wearer. With its sweet, smoky character it suits anyone who wants a distinctive scent that isn't tied to one gender. Close profiles include Etat Libre d'Orange La Fin du Monde and Electimuss Mercurial Cashmere.