Lunatique

Any time I see a fragrance waiting to be demolished by the community, I become intrigued rather than forewarned. Sorry to say, I don't trust you guys! Don't take it personally. I'm starting to catch on. A brand new fragrance and it has been hit over the head with multiple one star reviews?! Come on now. This has been happening more frequently and I am here to tell you it does the opposite of what you want. Today I have tried Lunatique expecting it to be horrendous, and it is actually quite good! I was expecting that! What I was also expecting was the dusty, night sky space exploration feeling. I certainly got that and more! In my opinion, you can't go wrong when you are exploring this theme. It's my favorite. My number one creative style. I think space and anything related to space within the fragrance world is as cool as it gets. This fragrance in particular has a little bit more going on than others with the same general idea. For example Lunar Dust. Another fragrance I love. That one focuses on the dust particles and makes you feel like you are truly on the moon. Not much else is going on. This one on the other hand feels like a dichotomy. Two personalities going back and forth in an unending loop. Perhaps a daytime and a nighttime. Reflective. Leather plays a big part in this composition as well. It is one is my least favorites in fragrance, but I don't mind it here because I understand the push and pull concept they are going for and it sits warmly on my skin. The Juniper as well as other aromatic elements in this composition really tie everything together. I think it's a job well done and for sure will not be appreciated by the typical buyer. Anyone who purchases fragrances from Victoria's Secret, Bath and Body works etc. will think this is terrible. Which is fine. This isn't supposed to be for everybody. This fragrance is made for a real connoisseur who appreciates sitting by themselves and enjoying the fragrance they have on simply to enjoy it. It is complex purposely. The more I talk about it the more beautiful it becomes. I highly recommend if you are one of those people.

This is unlike anything I have ever encountered. The opening feels meticulously crafted, combining ozonic, woody, and metallic facets in a way that immediately grabs attention. As it moves into the heart, a gentle sweetness and a touch of powder emerge, adding dimension and intrigue. The dry-down is where it truly comes alive: musky, sensual, and carrying a faint animalic edge that gives it undeniable character. It is a unique experience with an opening that feels both daring and original. With a collection of more than 300 perfumes, I can say with confidence that this one stands apart. In terms of originality, it deserves a 9/10. For the “wow factor,” I would give it a 6.5. It is impressive, though it doesn’t completely captivate me. Performance, however, is exceptional and earns a full 10/10. This is my first and only perfume from the brand. While I admire its distinctiveness, I do not feel the urge to explore their earlier creations.

I enjoy wearing Lunatique when I want to be sure that I don’t smell like anyone else around, or even anyone else I’ve ever known. It gives me the same feeling I got when I tested Ganymede. My first thought of Lunatique was a big YUCK, but I went back to it over and over. It lands super leathery on my skin, but it’s a bit of a ride to get there. To my untrained nose, it’s complex and mysterious, like a combination of greenness and darkness. Definitely not a blind buy, even though the bottle is gorgeous. All of that said, it’s one of my favorites overall and my absolute favorite from the line.

This one is really unique. I think it must be pretty skin dependant because on me it came off sweeter and very accessible. Yes there is some leather there for sure and some darker elements, but overall it smells really nice and inviting. Warm even. Smells like a cool bastard with a cupcake in his pocket. Definitely mysterious as well. My wife and her best friend absolutely loved it and said it's their favorite of all the ones I've tried which has been quite a few. That's a fat green flag in my book.

Imagine a wiff of a night wind in a castle, candles everywhere and your friendly, rich vampire in his velvet attire, holding a glass of rum. It gives cold, aromatic, earthy, mossy. A beautiful scent which is not for me but I absolutely appreciate how well blended it is. A more masculine scent for sure!