D&G Anthology La Lune 18

My ex did a couple of things right. One of those things was that he gave me a couple of bottles of perfume he picked up in Mexico. Unfortunately, these were not original bottles, and were either some sort of dupe, or a black-market of the originals. Since I wasn't into perfume at the time (it was what catapulted me into this crazy hobby), I didn't even care much what the abbreviated names stood for on the stickers at the bottom. But one of these scents got attention for me. It was the quieter of the two, but I had co-workers (at the time) and others comment about how perfect the scent was. it smelled incredibly good, but was light and non-offensive. Now mind you, this was from the other side of the room that the perfume was noticed. I think those who complain about the longevity and silage might need to ask those around them (I didn't smell my perfume when that co-worker commented), or wear this in warm weather. While I don't have those knock-off bottles anymore, I think this was that scent. This is such an interesting perfume. And by interesting, I mean it's so plain-Jane and "safe," and I am so NOT those things! But I love it so much. And in Haiti's heat, this is absolutely perfect. It's like soapy perfumes, but it's not harsh in the least. It's velvety smooth. I cannot imagine the harsh reviews of those who cry "synthetic," but I think perfume brings out the emotions of people and when people spend money on something they expect to be one way and it's not, they get a little pissy. For me, this is probably a FB purchase. Even though I've had the decant for at least 6 months and haven't put it on my buy list, there's a big difference between Minnesota and Haiti as far as climate. And this is absolutely perfect for when you need to smell fresh but you don't want to smell too much of anything. That being said, the leather is nearly not there at all. I don't get much of the apple or citrus (just a touch of sweetness, which I attribute more to the sandalwood and orris root than to the fruit). It is definitely floral-dominant. I'd say the note votes are pretty accurate to my nose except that the orris root should be voted higher, the apple lower, and the leather lower. If you're afraid of leather, this one is for you!

As a lover of tarots and esoteric stuff I was really surprised when the D&G Anthology was launched, and couldn't wait to test all the fragrances to discover how this Brand had represented the tarots symbolism through the scents. La Lune is the very first fragrance I've tried out of them for I presumed it to be the most mysterious of the Anthology series, according to the meaning of the tarot card. And I was right: it immediately catched my senses since the first notes, which I could define "lighty fruity" (though there's not trace of fruits in the pyramid).. actually, in the first seconds since spraying, it strongly reminded me of a banana/melon soft drink I had last summer, then La Lune shows its floral nature with a most pleasant lily shade. This perfume got me a bit confused in fact of notes, because I can't detect any tuberose here though it is usually a very detectable note...that's a mystery. However, just like The Moon tarot evokes hidden feelings and feminine sensitivity, this fragrance seems to be dedicated to a woman who doesn't want (nor need) to get noticed by everyone for her appearance and smell. There's really something hidden in this scent, just like the other side of the moon as it's utterly close to the skin but not in a soapy way: maybe it's because of the very subtle musk-lily accord and the undertoned leather note in the drydown. I think La Lune would work perfectly both for a working day (for its lightness) and for a romantic date (for its silky feeling)... but it's not a "going out tonight" perfume. And this brings me to the negative point: unfortunately this EDT has a low staying power and a very faint sillage, just as many here complain: but this won't dissuade me from getting this fragrance one day, so I think I will buy the 20 ml bottle. I'd definitely recommend this scent to those who want to feel and look uncatchable somehow... discrete, maybe a bit shy but with a great sensitivity and a slight sensuality. Could a man wear La Lune? I think yes, and it would be interesting to smell this one on a man's skin :P

I don't understand how I'm capable of loving such an austere piece of understatement, a modern, transparent, white flower 'thing'which could just as easily be dismissed as cheap and throwaway but it's actually fantastic. This is often what I imagine a lilly to smell like a watery, white floral, muguet when in reality they have more in common with musc ravageur than this. (to me anyway) La Lune is basically an uber light tuberose and that's what makes it so compelling...I don't need to be bludgeoned over the head with a waxy, bubblegum tuberose all the time. This tickles my white floral pickle just the right amount. Coupled with the fact I think this fragrance is woody and lightly powdered after that cool, green opening. La Lune evokes some of the 'night blooming' vibe of dewy, cool, wetness, but also a pale, translucent moon, visible during the day. When dried down the effect is anything but cheap for me a delicate violet/iris/synthetic orris sweetness emerges but doesn't dominate. It seems like a very weak, watery EDC (as do many of this line) but I've found it lasts really well. It's now a mildly soapy, shampoo like affair which would normally repel me, but I love this fragrance. It's a wearable not overly feminine, floral fragrance that I'm thoroughly enjoying. 'Dans la Lune' or 'Moonstruck' (which is a great word) is a french phrase for being absent minded or 'having your head in the clouds.' and I completely get why. It might be cheap and cheerful but I think it also has more substance to it than I perhaps might've given it credit for on first sniff. Compared to other 'white flower' fragrances like the new Chanel Gabrielle EDP for example, this is infinitely more appealing and wearable to me.

I use this perfume often and always get compliments. The Anthology is such a great collection and La Lune 18, L`Imperatrice 3 and La Fortune 10 are my favorites out of the line. La Lune is very pleasant and inoffensive, and I think it smells quite aquatic, slightly fruity floral. It captured my senses because the first notes made me think of melon. I love melon!! Next note I scent is a floral character with a very pleasant aroma of lily. The dominant elements in the La Lune is white florals. It's a clean scent that neither is overwhelming or screaming for attention. This scent seems dedicated to women who do not need the attention of everyone, but without passing unnoticed. Unfortunately, it has a low persistence and a very weak sillage, like many others already have mentioned. Jag använder denna parfymen ofta och får alltid många komplimanger. Antologin är en underbar samling av dofter och La Lune 18, L`Imperatrice 3 och La fortune 10 är mina favoriter ur linjen. La Lune är väldigt trevlig och oförarglig och jag tycker den är ganska lätt fruktigt blommig. Den fångar mig i ett ögonblick på grund av dofter från melon och jag äääälskar dofter av melon!!!! Strax efter uppfattar jag noter av blommig karaktär, framförallt lilja. De dominerande elementen i La Lune är vita blommor. Det är en ren doft som varken är överväldigande eller som skriker efter uppmärksamhet. Doften verkar tillägnas kvinnor som inte behöver uppmärksamhet av alla, men utan att gå obemärkt förbi. Tyvärr har den har en låg uthållighet och svag styrka, liksom många andra redan nämnt.

Ok, let me put it this way: If you are one of those girls who wants to make a statement with her perfume, or if you want to have people turn their heads and tell you how "great" you smell, then this one is definetely not for you. It's not like the loud girl who draws attention to herself immediately,it's more like the shy one who doesnt't get noticed much but as soon as she opens up a little, you absolutely fall for her.That's what I love about this fragrance: Yes it is very light, and subtle, yet captivating, as some have already mentioned. It is beautiful and seductive in a natural way, without trying too hard, like you came out of the shower and just quickly threw over your man's shirt. I don't get much of the base notes, florals and a hint of sweetness are dominat. Another reason why I like this: Though it's not a niche fragrance, you won't smell this on a lot of other girls. And the price is quite reasonable too, for a designer fragrance. I do agree with the others that this absolutely lacks staying power, that's why I never put this on my skind. I spray it generously into my hair and clothes.

This perfume!!!! I wore 5 bottles of it in my 20's... Yep. That was the love i've felt back in the days. Well... I dont buy any more fragrances tested on animals, but - after reading so many bad reviews on it - i have to jump on it, to back it up! This was a gem, a hidden one. It was like being near a mysterious garden full of lilys in bloom, near a lake at midnight. Fresh and nocturnal... Delicate and opulent! All at the same time. The white flowers gave it some death and decay vibe to it (funeral type of vibe)? A very light "gothic" smell. Like if innocence and sin could coexist: it would be in this frag. But also, very delicate and beautiful. Not pretty: beautiful, really. But it had "body" and character. The flowers and the leather were the more proeminent notes on my skin. So i wore it carefully ;) I think thats what makes it so polarizing... Not for everybody. My magical perfume... Oh well... :(

Wow, the reviews on this one really run the gamut! Personally, I really like this fragrance. It's one of my go-to office fragrances for the Fall. I think it's modern, versatile and really pretty. It opens for me as an apple floral mix that I find optimistic. I liken the opening to walking through an outdoor market on a early Autumn morning with a black leather jacket on, carrying a sack of red delicious apples and a bouquet of fragrant flowers. It has just the right amount of tuberose: any more would make this a no no for the office. It has a really nice floral musk dry down that's seasoned with Sandalwood. Rather than leather I get more of a suede sensation. Longevity is pretty good for me (4+ hours) and projection is noticeable but polite. I couldn't be happier with it!

This is somewhat at odds with the others in the Anthology collection, the others were all a bit different, this one is a good old fashioned white floral. It's a very clean, upbeat floral, with the tuberose and strong Lily notes. The fruity notes are there fleetingly in the opening spritz, but it's the two floral notes that dominate. Others may pick up the musk and sandalwood, I don't, it's the Lily that dominates. I always found it odd that they named this one La Lune, as it's got vibes of spring mornings and Meadows. It is a very nice fragrance however, sillage is very soft, longevity average at around three hours or so.

La Lune is the kind of scent you'd wear after a refreshing shower; it does not draw attention but it still gets you noticed since the scent whispers to others that the one wearing it smells fresh yet unique. There's a tiny hint of leather, which I find okay because I doubt I would like to smell like the leather interiors of a brand new car. The hint of leather is just what this perfume needs for that extra kick which separates it from the average fresh scents. The other notes makes it very pleasant and calming. Though we do have to apply every so often since the scent does not last very long.

I am GUTTED that this fragrance has been discontinued. It would appear you can still order the sampler set containing it but... inconvenient! La Lune is devastatingly underrated. I can’t fathom why this never took off. It is so... elegant. Subtle. Floral nectars dripping off the tips of leaves in the full moonlight. This can be worn anytime of year, day or night. One of the most versatile florals I’ve ever smelled. The way this scent reads can absolutely be changed depending on your outfit. Smells great on men too!

My fave amongst the anthology series and just got my second bottle. It's soft, subtle, yet fresh and has the calming sensation. OK for day and night. It's not that kind of complex frag but really has something in it. When i get stressed out, i take hot shower, wearing comfy sweater, spritz this and i feel good. I also reach it everytime i want to smelled 'innocent' and it's cute for a-lazy to go out-let's just cuddle-weekend. <3

I was instantly drawn to this frag the minute I first smellt it and very soon after purchased it. I pick up lovely white flower/tuberose tones mixed with a hint of apple, brought down by earthy sandalwood and a hint of leather... Fresh yet sexy. Like somebody else said, I find it lasting longer on clothes than skin. I think this will be my new 'casual' perfume for both days and nights out. Playful, sexy and fresh.

Beautiful green lily scent. Very cold, almost a little bit metallic I would say. Great for hot summer days. I see people commenting here that its boring/ordinary floral and I couldnt disagree more! To my nose its very different that other white florals that I know/own. Its a shame that it is discontinued, I still have almost full 75 ml tester bottle, but I use it sparingly, because I dont want to run out.

This is by far the best out of the entire collection. It is clean and fresh but it is not a 'soap' or antiseptic scent. I love it, It is refreshing and the notes balance each other perfectly. The tuberose isn't too strong and the sandalwood blends in during the drydown but it still stays fresh. Fresh clean and neutral, a very unoffensive scent, this could be worn anywhere.

I felt so chic wearing this around NYC in my 20s. Beautiful, unique scent that lasted forever and ever. My lovers would obsess over it. I have so many subtle memories wearing this fragrance, having it linger on my sheets and on my dramatic floor length black wool overcoat... I should try to find it again.

Love this one's transparency, chilliness, and the memories it able to conjure up, almost melancholic. it just smells like my one childhood hot summer day, in an air-conditioned quaint antique-selling tea house, seeping away the iced jasmine green tea with sister...ahhh.

White floral soap. Good, clean, long lasting (about 6 hours++) but nothing special. Perfect for these days when you can't choose what to wear. It is very unisex IMO. I share this one with my boyfriend and we both like it - what there is not to like in a fresh soap? :)

Pure, sophisticated, lingering, modern, serene...these adjectives run through my mind when wearing a soft veil of La Lune. It's simple and fresh, not outstanding and flashy in any way, but a sheer classic in its own delicate way.

I love this perfume to death, i work at a Ulta & i always recommend this to my customers who are looking for a light fresh floral fragrance. The name also speaks for it self, i love how it really does remind me of moonlit night.

For me this is a perfect everyday scent for hot weather. Not strong and lasting indeed, but no need to be, as it strictly for the summer. You have to live in a country with a really hot summer to appreciate it.

Love the smell- fresh and woody at the same time, modern, kind of sophisticated but surprisingly not heavy. Could have been my signature scent, too bad the longevity and sillage are very poor/ soft.

i love this perfume, it's light but in a luxuriuous way. very femminine white flower smell. good for everyday wearing and it picks my mood up when i wear it.

the staying power is quite good, it stays few days sprayed on clothes. fades away faster from the skin

The D&G brand is one with a not very happy predilection, and I'm talking here about clothes and especially for the European vision. It's a brand of upstarts, of people who woke up rich overnight and have the impression that they are someone because of the money, that money can buy them anything including intelligence, the respect of others, social status and class ... Of course it's not like that. Personally, I can say that I have two bags that really were special in their time and that's about it, and that I rarely see D&G items at really successful people, but still in terms of the perfumery, they are not disastrous, there are much more refined brands that bring out much more nonsense than they do. In this case La lune is a very good fragrance for a business suite, not D&G, more Escada, for a career woman who wants a cold, pleasant, green yet floral scent, with something spicy, but a spicy, as I say, of force not of seduction and at the same time with a very natural vibe, because it is not a forced perfume, it sits very well and gallantly on the skin. It lasts well, I would say 4-5 hours on the skin and all day on clothes, the travalo bottle are invented so let's stop with this 12 hours duration craziness. And yes, it is a perfume that I wear and that I was asked what it is and many ladies in my circle were amazed to hear D&G, because that's happen when you promote yourself in a certain way, and you have some image "heads" like the two designers who are very "talkative" in the media in the wrong sense, very bigots and snobby, the serious world tends to bypass you.

(This review is for Eau de Toilette) LA LUNE is transparent and light fragrance like a pale moonlight on the calm waters of the lake. This is definitely a lily fragrance with watered down tuberose. The composition is refreshingly light. It conveys the fresh feelings of being just out of the shower. Perhaps this is what D&G intended for these series as I do not find anything dramatic, edgy or unusual about any of those fragrances I have tried so far. The opening is a fresh lily. Then I get a bit of tuberose sweetness but it is in diluted concentration. The composition remains light but I do detect very faint leather accent. I was actually relieved that the leather did not turn overpowering and masculine on me, which happens a lot. It just added very chic nice accent to the lily. The dry down is very light musk but it is barely there. LA LUNE is very wearable nice fragrance. So far it is my favorite from the Anthology series. I tend to love lily fragrances. The tuberose is not overpowering, which is good. The composition is very light, girly and chic on my skin. I definitely have the right chemistry with this one. I would love wearing this in summer but the longevity is really poor. Couple of hours and it is gone. If this fragrance was less expensive, I would definitely buy it.

18. April 2025 My privious encounter with this perfume was from the most probably spoiled bottle, it smelled sour and liquid was quite dark yellowish. It was not bad, but not pleasant at all and i am huge lover of tuberose. Now i have found a fresh smelling bottle snd it is magical. The name suits it correctly, it is very etheral, magical, airy, like a full moon in a light clouds on a warm night. I like it, however, there is almost no heavy tuberose, but it is more of a lily dominant perfume. I smell mostly lily, apple, musk and you know what is the best part: it is almost a dead ringer of a vintage version of original Acqua di Gio from 90's, but like a softer version. I knew i smelled something similar before, and then it hit me: Acqua di Gio, the combination of notes here gives the same effect. I even had to pull out one of my ADG vintage bottles to compare, and indeed they are quite alike, but Lune is much softer. I have quite some bottles of vintage ADG, so i am good. I see some weird "remind me of" comparisions, yet trust me, almost none of these are correct. In general it is great fragrance, yet i wish the sillage was bolder and lasting power more longer.

no wonder it's called La Lune The Moon in tarot represent "dreams" when dreams happen, they happen for only seconds and the perfume is just like a dream, a dream that last for literally only seconds(NOT EVEN EXAGGERATING) so i've got this just because i wanted something that smells fresh and clean and soft and easy something "nice" that requires no thinking to put on when i tested it the lasting power was bad but not TOO BAD (2hrs?) and i could still witness the transformation of the notes, some light soapy floral at first, then it dries to a soft pale leather, almost like a budget leather bag from somewhere like H&M which is NICE, especially for boys who LOVE to wear floral but now i've got it, DISAPPOINTMENT DISAPPOINTMENT REALLY? i've sprayed this on today and i used 10 sprays but i still couldn't smell it now even silage has become a problem, let alone longevity i'd rather had gotten something like Daisy or L'eau par Kenzo instead i may use this to spray my closet and my clothes, or just to carry it around to freshen up whenever i need to BTW it does smell like shampoo/detergent

This is an example of a fragrance that is not hugely complex but is very nice and wearable. There is a freshness that renders it good for summer and spring, a green quality and a predominantly white flowers - light lily/ hint of rose on top and enough base to keep it going. It reminds me a little of Oscar de la Rentas Something Blue but la Lune is a more successful iteration of the same theme. With some extra clarity this could pass as one of the summer Aerins also. This would be suitable for every occasion- its light, not too challenging but beautiful and fresh. The problem with these type of fragrances that do not change much and dont have many layers is that they tend to get a bit boring after a while. So maybe put this on in the summer morning and layer with something more complex for the evening. Still, very lovely.

I got this scent as a gift for myself at my 20th birthday. All my friends went crazy about L'Imperatrice, and I've been dreaming about La Lune. This scent for me is very mysterious. I like to wear it on cloudy, rainy, foggy and cool autumn days. It's cryspy and fresh, but floral at the same time. I think this perfume was created for special, introspective mood. When I smell it, I imagine big pond in the forest. It's twilight, and I stand on the shore, and the smell of cool dark water mixes together with the smell of different white flowers which grow up on the shore. By the way, my Zodiac sign is Cancer, and Cancer's planet is The Moon, so I find this сoinsidence very amusing.

I spritzed this on today when in a store & at first i wasnt too sure, after walking around for half an hour i fell totally in love with it. Hours later im looking online for it a little cheaper to buy than in store. It smelt a little chemical upon first spray but within half an hour the musk kicked in. And...stayed in. It matured into a warm & comforting smell & kept me sniffing my hand all evening. I didnt find it at all floral though, not on my skin. I would far rather they brought back 'BY' than launch new products. I would still buy La Lune if i found it cheaper than in store though.

Lovely in its own right but to my nose distinct from the frags to which it is compared. Not exactly like Bel Respiro or Issey Miyake Pure, two of my favorites. Longing to get from La Lune the leather note I love in Bel Respiro. (Bel’s heart is beautiful in warm months.) Pure features a rosy lily with a salty ambergris note. Staying tuned. P.S. Bel Respiro I don’t get from La Lune, but I do get a bright, white floral/green spring fragrance that sings, grounded by something deep and animalic. That’s probably the leather note. A dupe it’s not though.

This is a very light perfume that is mainly tea to my nose. I was interested in this because of the leather note, but I don't pick up any leather in this at all. It's a very soft, feminine scent, and I agree with those who say it reminds them of dawn breaking. I wore it to a ladies' brunch the other day, and I could smell it as I left the house, but when I got to the restaurant all I could smell was everyone else's perfume and not my own. I also could no longer smell it when I left 2 hours later, so the longevity is not great. It is pretty though.

I debated buying this enormous and expensive (for me, anyway) bottle of watery perfume that doesn't last very long simply because of one whiff from last years' September issue of US Vogue. Take from that what you will. But oh, the smell... it's just so lovely and light and unpretentious (unlike naked supermodels shot by testino) that I can forgive both its weak sillage AND the ludicrous ad campaign. I know this line gets a lot of flak on this website, but I just can't give it up.

I've just finished my old bottle. I really loved it, but unfortunately the longetivity is really weak on my skin, so I had to respray several times a day, this is the only reason I won't repurchase it. Besides this, it is a really pleasant powdery-leathery scent, not too harsh, perfect every-day, office scent with a little twist. I would describe it as a simple and elegant choice of a woman who is in perfect harmony with herself with mature confidence and witty attitude.

I would agree with most of the reviews... yes it has a soft sillage and poor longevity but definitely serves a purpose in my collection. It performs almost like a cologne and I feel like I can spray it liberally all over to feel fresh. It is a very pleasant scent and compliment getter (while it lasts)! Perfect for when you don't want anything too heavy or cloying and available on fragrancenet for a bargain :)

to me, this is like the way the mansion of an elegant socialite that uses Dior J'adore as a room spray would smell. It's effortless beautiful, soft, and does smell a bit of J'adore to me. I love it as a fall scent, and it does give me that feeling of hope and mystery that one gets when wistfully gazing at the full moon. A winner if you love a nice soft, non-powdery floral.

I bought La Lune 2 months ago at Nordstrom because it seemed something delicate and warming, but after using it several times I got bored of it, and it is good to add that it fades away really fast and you have be re-applying every a couple of hours, but it is definitely the best from the Anthology collection. Now I only use it after shower before going to bed.

This reminds me of honey by marc jacobs. It's a nice fruity floral with a hint of apple that I didn't notice until I read the notes. Light and fresh. Wouldn't say that it's extremely cold like other reviewers say. Since I'm rarely amazed by light floral perfumes I'm not amazed by this one, but I like it! I will wear it during hotter weather.

i like this. i was worried about the lily because their fragrance tends to remind me of funerals. but this doesnt! i get mostly a floral with maybe the lightest leather touch. a daytime everyday kind of fragrance. nothing special but nothing offensive. great for work. unfortunately it doesnt last on me. my husband thinks its pleasant.

With a name like La Lune, I was hoping for something a bit more austere. This reminds me of another D&G Anthology fragrance, La Roue de la Fortune. Tuberose and fruit. The main difference being the lack of patchouli. It's soft and a bit sweet. Definitely an easy tuberose to like and thus safe for "beginners" in the white floral genre.

Every single one of these are incredible!! Ive fallen for every one of them! I NEED all 5 scents! Its gonna cost me $325 but i have to have them. The lady at Macys said they can be put together to make a whole different scent! I have to have them! Im Jonr951 and im addicted to D&Gs Anthology Collection!

Definitely a light, subtle scent of tuberose. I am trying to pick up the other notes as I do not detect the fruit nor the leather. It is good for the office because it is not offensive or too strong. I may keep it...had to return D&G 6 because it was too masculine but would like to try D&G 3.

I didn't buy this one, but I have to contest the bad reviews...I mean it is a LOVELY smell. Light yes, and only in a toilette, unfortunately, but very dreamy and romantic. It is quite simply lovely, and I think it would work well as a base for your favorite.

Nice clean scent. I don't think I smell the leather in it. I couldn't smell it on me after I sprayed it, but my co-worker followed me around sniffing the air. Told me she LOVED the perfume I was wearing. LOL. It's obviously not offensive. LOL

I love tuberose, so I'm enjoying this. Other than the flower notes I can also smell the apple note. I agree with the reviewer that said the leather makes it more interesting. I just think is a classy scent, that is not loud and office safe.

This perfume is gorgeous! It's definitely a strong floral scent, but not overpowering. The tuberose and lily are beautifully blended with the musk and leather, creating a sophisticated and slightly mysterious vibe. Perfect for evenings out.

It's beautiful. There is a resemblance between La Lune and L'eau d'Issey EDT. Not in specific notes, but in the feeling it evokes. If you like Issey, or delicate, slightly sweet and ozonic florals, try La Lune.

Such a comforting scent:) poor longevity and sillage but I have yet to find a fragrance with this feel (ie Bvlgari omnia crystalline, Versace bright crystal, Etc) that does well in these departments.

Aroma feliz mas demasiado subtil e discreto. O perfume do dia a dia para quem quer passar despercebida! Pobre na fixação. Para me sentir perfumada com este perfume só com umas 10 borifadelas....

a very delicate soft floral scent. not overwhelming or strong but subtly sweet, light and fragile. smells like feathery honey on me - gentle moonlight on smooth naked skin. like it very much.