Lune Feline Extrait

I love this. It’s so strange and unique. I actually don’t feel like it’s hugely vanilla forward, and it’s definitely not sweet. The “negative” comments I’ve seen in reviews, such as it’s medicinal, with a bizarre, smoky opening, are true in my opinion, but that’s what I like about it. I’ve never smelled anything quite like it to compare it to. The closest thing I can think of would be Le Labo Patchouli 24- the opening of which smells like a campfire and even has a little hint of barbecued meat before it settles down to a smoky vanilla base. Lune Feline has something like that- it doesn’t smell like Patchouli 24, but the sensory effect is similar, if that makes sense. But where P24 is barbecue-y, this is more animalic, but not in a musky, civety/castorteum way. My mind isn’t normally overly influenced by marketing, but this really does have something oddly feline about it. I live in the middle of nowhere in a wooded area and have an indoor/outdoor cat, who loves to accompany me when I walk my dog. The cat goes off adventuring in the neighborhood but often comes out of the woods to join us when he sees the dog, and he loves to be held, so often I’ll pick him up and carry the cat as we walk along. In the fall it’s my favorite thing, because he smells so cute when he comes out of the woods! His fur gets a very light, sweet scent, like dry leaves, cool air, and his warm little cat body, and he’s so cuddly I love to bury my face in his fur. The “animalic” aspect of Lune Feline reminds me of that scent, (maybe my mind is playing tricks on me, but) it’s wonderful and I don’t know how they managed to bottle it! In short, it’s the weirdest perfume I’ve ever smelled in my life, and one of my very favorites. When I found out they made extrait, I bought a bottle immediately. I love the EDP too, and the difference is negligible enough that unless you’re really into the scent, owning both is probably redundant. The main difference I notice is that I can smell the extrait on myself for much longer than the EDP. Which is not to say the EDP doesn’t perform as well- (they are both STELLAR in terms of sillage projection and longevity) but I get noseblind to the EDP after a few hours, while others can still notice it strongly. With the extrait I’m able to detect the fragrance all day, wafting around when I move. I would suggest spraying with a very light hand, one spray down my shirt and one on each wrist is more than plenty. Both versions have something a little bit scratchy (presumably ambrox) in the base, and some people may find this smell a little too chemical. I notice less of that with the extrait, but otherwise it’s basically the same. I’m not really into anything else offered by this house, but Lune Feline really special. It’s extraordinarily beautiful and unique in either concentration, so I’m happy to have both.

I got this on a whim because I love the OG Lune Feline so much. Smelling it from the bottle, there really isn't much difference between the two so I wouldn't buy it if you already have Lune Feline, unless you want a backup. That said, the extrait version is supposedly at 30% concentration. It is richer and stronger, although the juice is lighter compared to my bottle... maybe it's because I've had that one for a year already. Anyway, I can't tell if it lasts longer than the OG. I spritzed both on my wrists and asked my nine year old nephew which one he prefers and he liked the OG better as it has a fruitier opening which is probably the pink pepper? That's nicer in my opinion as well, compared to the LFE which smells of vanilla cake right away and stays that way for a while. It's summer where I am now and I don't think I can wear this well in the heat, but the OG is more wearable in summer I think, and if you're going to be in an airconditioned office all day. In any case, I don't regret buying this at all. The OG and the Extrait are interchangeable to my nose except for a few differences. I can see that Lune Feline can be a part of my collection forever--I love it this much. But I'll probably just repurchase the OG.

It does smell like Babycat 🤷♀️ lol. Anyways...this definitely does have a strong medicinal opening. If you just ...wait ...a little bit...it smooths out. Having never smelled the EDP I pulled the trigger and bought a sample of the Extrait as the differences were not enough to sway me one way or the other. If you like a thick, spicy warm powerhouse of a perfume this fits the bill. It’s not for the faint of heart. It definitely reads a bit leathery and a tad sweet but just enough to balance out the spice. I am not a huge fan of cardamom..thankfully it’s not bitter and dark here. It’s blended with the other spice notes to where none hit you in the face ...but occasionally take the star role. This perfume definitely envelopes you in a scent bubble. The sniff your wrist version of this perfume is not where it’s at...it’s that gorgeous cloud around you. The bottles are stunning and I would be happy to own this. For use in cold weather only. Spicy woody vanilla with a balsamic twist done well.(PS It’s addictive!)

Lune Féline Extrait is a very luxurious and sensual vanilla fragrance. This was a love at first sniff for me. This scent is dark and mysterious. It is a gourmant with an animalic, sweet vanilla but it is warmed with the balsamic notes and musky accords. It leaves a rich scent trail. I have a decant which I use very sparingly because I love it so much. A little goes a long way luckily. The longevity is insane and lasts forever on clothes. I would suggest this is best suited to cold weather and date nights. If you enjoy scents like Babycat, Vanagloria, Eau de Audacity, Eau Duelle and Silky Woods you will most probably enjoy this scent too. They are not identical, but I would suggest that they are in the same family. I would love to own a full bottle. I think the beautiful bottle and gold flecks will enhance the experience even more. UPDATE: After three samples and years of dreaming of owning a full bottle I was finally able to add it to my collection. So happy.

Lune Féline Extrait is the epitome of a great vanilla fragrance - it’s intensely sweet and opulent, fantastically building on the original. Initially it opens very warm and spicy with cinnamon, cardamom and pink pepper. A hint of woody, salty freshness then lingers in the background from cedar and ambergris. From here the vanilla shines through, which is the star of the show. It’s soft, sweet and delicate, and yet somehow also dark, rugged and slightly earthy. This is likely from the styrax and Peru Balsam which gives the scent its addictive animalic qualities. This fragrance smells very much like an amber however lacks the required notes to be considered one. Nevertheless this is a fantastic vanilla and really demonstrates the creatively complex side to vanilla-centric perfumery. An absolute pleasure to experience.