The Perfume Library

Lú - Numen

7.7

Ludovica di Loreto · 2019

Citrus · Green · Sweet

Ludovica di Loreto Lú - Numen is an earthy unisex scent that sets citrus freshness against a green, resinous and smoky base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer close behind; it leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also suits evenings and nights out. It opens fresh and spicy with bergamot, mandarin orange and black pepper. The heart is led by patchouli, vetiver, frankincense and jasmine, with cannabis adding to the green, earthy tone. The base of white musk, tonka bean and amber sweetens it and softens it into a creamy warmth. Technique Indiscrète Forever Amber and Harry Lehmann Oud have a close profile.

Lú Lei / Lú Donna

7.3

Ludovica di Loreto · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ludovica di Loreto Lú Lei / Lú Donna is a fresh, sweet women's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick it for spring and summer, for daily wear and leisure time, though it also has a place at the office. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate, so it makes itself felt without overwhelming a room. It opens with Calabrian bergamot, Italian mandarin orange, grapefruit and Morrocan orange blossom for a bright citrus freshness. In the heart, violet, peony, raspberry and apple add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of patchouli, sandalwood, white musk, benzoin and vanilla settles into a powdery, creamy, gourmand warmth.

Lú Lui / Lú Uomo

7.4

Ludovica di Loreto · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ludovica di Loreto Lú Lui / Lú Uomo is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built around Calabrian bergamot and California grapefruit. It opens with a clean, sharp citrus of bergamot and grapefruit. In the heart, Italian mandarin orange, amber and peony bring a light floral and fruity touch, while the green and resinous sides stay in the background. White musk softens the base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate to weak, so it sits close to the skin without crowding the room. Voters pick it mostly for daily wear and leisure, with office use next. It is described as a men's fragrance, and it has a close profile to Laboratorio Olfattivo Bergamotto and Dior Dior Homme Cologne (2013).

Lú - Mercurio

7.4

Ludovica di Loreto

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ludovica di Loreto Lú - Mercurio is a perfume classed as masculine, with a floral and sweet body kept warm by spice, wood and resin. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate; voters pick it most for leisure and evening, with daily and business wear close behind. It opens with pimento, cinnamon, Sri Lankan pink pepper and turmeric for a spicy warmth. The heart settles on French violet and Turkish rose over patchouli and vetiver for an earthy footing. In the base, tonka bean, leather, amber and vanilla bring the sweetness forward.

Lú - Cerere

6.9

Ludovica di Loreto

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Ludovica di Loreto Lú - Cerere is a floral, fruity and sweet women's fragrance, with a powdery, resinous side that leans towards evening wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters pick it most for nights out and evenings, though daily wear, leisure and business get a fair share of votes too. It reads as feminine. It opens with narcissus, coconut, peach blossom, strawberry and clove, a fruity sweetness with a spicy edge. The heart builds a floral core from Morrocan orange blossom, Indian tuberose and Egyptian jasmine. The base of Siam benzoin, Bourbon vanilla and white musk closes it in a warm, powdery sweetness.

Lú - Iupiter

7.7

Ludovica di Loreto

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ludovica di Loreto Lú - Iupiter is a woody men's fragrance that sets the freshness of citrus and pine against a warm, spicy, resinous depth. It opens fresh and a little green with Slovene juniper berry, bergamot, French pine and grapefruit. In the heart, Indonesian nutmeg, clove, Indian black pepper and pimento bring the spice, while Egyptian jasmine and iris add a soft floral touch. Patchouli, Haitian vetiver, amber and vanilla settle it into a woody, lightly sweet, resinous base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so treat those ratings with caution. Most voters see it as a daily, leisure or business scent, with evening and night out playing a smaller role. Fragonard Verveine and Xerjoff Kobe have a close profile.

Lú - Minerva

7.2

Ludovica di Loreto

Floral · Green · Fruity

Ludovica di Loreto Lú - Minerva is a women's fragrance that softens a floral and green character with a sweet, powdery fruitiness, suited to wear from daytime into the evening. It opens with wild berries, peach and plum, while green notes and ylang-ylang carry that freshness into a floral base. In the heart, rose, violet, gardenia and jasmine lead, with patchouli staying in the background. Vanilla and honey sweeten the base, while leather and oakmoss dry it down and add weight. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it most for leisure and daily wear, and also suggest it for business and evenings. It reads feminine.

Ludovica di Loreto · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic