Lumiere d'Epices

I was unfair to this perfume in the beginning. The first time I tested it, in the middle of winter and craving warmth and spice, I wrote (in my personal perfume notes, not in review) - "Nice enough but not very original for the niche label (or price). Smells a little similar to Elie Saab le parfum intense combined with something, perhaps Opium. Actually, smells rather like Opium Vapeurs. Spiced orange flower, neroli, orange, honey, hint of jasmine, I think. Gives me the same slight eye watery headache that Opium and Opium Vapeurs can sometimes induce. Not sure what is the point of this one". How mean I was! And unfair. I didn't think about it so much until the spring when I was sorting through some samples, and suddenly decided to give it another go. Well it worked much better in mild weather and I noted - "this is way better, definitely a warm weather scent. In mild weather this becomes a clean fresh orange blossom, neroli and jasmin scent with a touch of warm soft spice. I like this a lot more in this weather. It is still quite similar to some other scents that come in a lot cheaper, but this is nice and I do like it." Fast forward to this evening, I wore baume du doge during the day but that had faded and I wanted something spicy-clean before bed. Today it is warm, muggy, close, it has been hot in that stuffy city hot (we're talking British 'hot' here so low twenties) and so I reached for this. I am very happy to admit I was wrong before, and to move this to my love section for the summer. This is definitely a hot weather perfume it has come alive tonight and I feel beautiful! Tonight I have a wonderful blend of clean jasmine, warm juicy orange, a soft neroli, the sweetness of orange flower, a hint of rose and a touch of honey but not strong or overpowering, the lemon and bergamot give a wonderful lightness and some soft warm gentle spice nutmeg and clove give this some edge and intrigue, it is beautiful right now! One for the summer!

Received free sample of a couple of Terry Gunzburg fragrances and this was the first one I tried.as soon as I dabbed a drop from my tiny sample,I knew that I need to have it in my life.actually I don't understand how is it possible not to love this supergorgeous perfume?! it's heavenly.it's angelic.bright,sweet, delicious,fresh,clean,feminine,sensual,elegant,I love orange flower and it's the strongest note here and it's blended perfectly with blood orange,honey and rose.citruses aren't sour or sharp,honey isn't goey or too much,flowers aren't heavy or stale,everything is balanced.drydown is less sweet,slightly soapy still lovely Lumiere D'epices is full of optimism,full of happiness and calmness,it's delightful,also classy.can make a great bride perfume While being so silky,it projects very well and lasts long on me and everyone around me seems to love it on me.it's definitely a must have for me If you're into this perfumes make sure to try Lumiere D'epices Elie Saab Le parfum Intense,Elie Saab Le parfum EDT,Mont Blanc Legend,Serge Lutens Fleur d'oranger,Kim Kardashian Honey,Oriflame Giordani Gold Original بهشت شکوفه پرتقال،عسل،پرتقال و رز،معتدل و شیرین و فرش و دلربا و رویایی و شیک.یه گزینه عالی بعنوان عطر عروس.من یکی ک عاااشقش شدم

Anyone who likes orange blossom fragrances will have fun with this one. I agree with others who complain about this being harsh, as it does open a bit strong. I find it not harsh but maybe acidic from the citrus. One it settles this becomes sweeter, with the flowers and honey notes coming through. This soapy and somewhat fresh, but thick, rich and succulent at the same time. I find this expensive smelling and exceptionally well made. The longer it's on, the more the spices comes through. I clearly smell the nutmeg and cloves in this, at least on me. They stay in the background but they are there, giving this depth and complexity. There is a sour note in this and maybe its the grapefruit, but it's what sets this apart. This reminds me of a cross between 24 Faubourg and Shanghai Lily with tart grapefruit juice thrown in. The tartness may turn some people off, but I for one, am intrigued. Longevity is less than I had hoped, and runs feminine, but as a guy I like this.

I’ve been testing this fragrance for about three weeks now. If you ordered it online you have to wait for it to settle for about a week or two, otherwise you’re going to get sharp flower notes which will be sticking out unpleasantly and it’s going to feel a little grandma. But if you let it settle and be patient, after a few weeks what you will be getting is a beautiful floral fragrance of an expensive body lotion. The strongest notes are Orange blossom and jasmine. There’s no sweetness in this fragrance at all, it’s very floral and smells like an expensive soap, right out of the shower kind of smell. I don’t really get a lot of wear out of this, It basically lasts about an hour on my skin, but I have a colder skin so most of the perfumes don’t last on me, you could get several hours out of it if your skin is warmer. This is a perfume if you don’t want to smell like a perfume but luxurious soap or lotion.

A sunny and refined fragrance, suitable for some parties or for walks in the city in summer. I really like it when the honey and spicy notes start to make themselves felt, the bottom is very beautiful. It lasts very long (safe more than 6 hours) and the sillage is strong so a few sprays are enough. Personally i believe i will buy it in the future, for now I have my sample. Beautiful! Sillage: 8./10 Longevity: 8.5/10 Scent: 8.5/10 Overall: 8.5/10

Ohooo very beautiful silky creamy spicy flowers and the blood orange...ahh the heart of this fragrance.On me both longevity and silage it's perfect 5/6 hour. in my opinion this beauty it's wearable anytime any season any occasion.

I wish I could swim in this fragrance. LOVE

Orange blossom blooms in spring. Its flowering period is brief yet intense, and this quality often makes it feel bright but fleeting in perfumery. Terry de Gunzburg’s Lumière d’Épices captures that characteristic well. The opening is citrus, though with a heavier texture. Orange blossom is layered with jasmine and rose, creating a fuller, richer floral presence. The floral accord becomes more abundant and more intense. Once blended with the other flowers, the orange blossom fades in a way that is almost imperceptible. The drydown settles into nutmeg, clove, and cedar, where the spicy warmth becomes more pronounced. Overall, the fragrance feels more complex and more opulent. Strictly speaking, orange blossom itself is not classified as a “citrus note.” It belongs to the white floral category. However, it comes from a citrus plant—the bitter orange tree. Citrus essential oils such as bergamot, lemon, and orange come from the same botanical family. The molecules in these oils are relatively small and light, which makes them highly volatile. As a result, they naturally have limited longevity on the skin. So if you enjoy citrus-based fragrances, it helps to accept their nature: beautiful but fleeting.

A spicy soap bomb! I do not agree that this is heavy or harsh as some have said, yes it does open on the heavy side (full of heady jasmine), but in stays very close to skin all trough it's development. I have to say that "Lumiere d'Epices" had almost zero citruses in it for me, the fragrance is most dominated by very soapy orange blossom and nutmeg, the heart brings bits of soapy rose and finally I feel spices too. It does play around being fresh-soapy and warm-spicy, but it navigates towards being soapy, it's like smelling a luxury spicy soap. The drydown is very pretty - warm jasmine and gourmand citruses. I was very surprised actually of how it develops. Even though I find this pretty and very wearable, it is nothing too unique and too soapy for my taste as I've never justified paying big $ to smell like soap. This might be a good choice for those seeking a clean, fresh office scent. Heavy on the feminine said, but the soapiness might do well on male skin also.

It is very pretty but it has poor sillage and lasting power in a hot weather. If I could get more intensity it would be better. For now, I think it would be better during springtime or early autumn. For an office it is a bit too jasmin-y :) It could be an issue for your colleagues. Back to the scent - a very pretty jasmin-rose-orange blossom combination, with bergamot and a soft dosage of spices on a cedar wood that gives the scent a touch of masculine vibe. It is interesting, given how sweet the jasmin is here - it was intended as a balance, I can imagine. To my feminine nose, I would prefer a sweeter wood here :) Or to sweeten the cedar with some additional note. But - it is intriguing, the scent. I recommend tests :)

More Lumière than Epices. This is a clean floral that reminds me of like classic all-purpose cream or white soap, but with a sharper edge. The most dominant note is orange blossom, mixed with jasmine and rose. Especially in the opening I also smell honeysuckle. It's a bright and polished scent with hints of bitter citrus. I expected this to be warming and spicy, but it's more like a cold white light. I get absolutely no nutmeg or clove, the only remotely spicy thing I can detect is a peppery dry cedar. All in all I find the opening a too sharp and screechy, almost metallic. The drydown is softer, a soapy-clean and pure floral blend. This is not a bad scent, but not my style at all, or maybe it just doesn't work on me because the spices won't come out on my skin. I'm not a fan of sharp and soapy notes in white florals without any warmer or sweeter aspects to balance them out.

Yummy citrusy top notes give way to the sweet, spicy florals followed by support from a nice woody cedar. It's a very nice perfume but it has longevity issues. I definitely like this scent. It reminds me of other orange blossom fragrances I've smelled in the past. Like Orangers en Fleurs Houbigant. I'm not a fan of the fruity floral smell associated with orange blossoms. -

Such a heavy, harsh and loud blast. I tested some Terry d. G. scents today. I found all of those disappointingly sharp and un-feminine. It's like they are trying to be 80s scents or something. Heavy!

Agree with the previous post, the scent took me back 20 years. It is not the worst of white flowers actually. Wearable. But the perfume is not original and lacks any character. Boring scent.

The opening is one of the worst I've encountered 🤮 Poeme mixed with Baygon bugspray. Instascrubbed on a heartbeat.

So where are the epices?! Screaming jasmine dominates this loud laundry scent.

delightful. one does not have to think about this one. it is pleasant, easy, sunny. i know many people wear light citrus scents seasonally. well, it is winter right now. i have central heating and i keep it toasty. so here in covid lockdown a bit of sunshine is welcomed. it is not light in the sense of being weak, but rather light in mood even tho it does have a floral heft to it. i am not sure what female means here. it is a clean light fragrance but lacks any "cosmetic" notes. so i don't get any gender. is spring female? in any event, i will wear it when i want to fit my mood or even to lighten it. in 2021, i find it difficult for people to pertpetuate gendered stereotypes. of course, fragrance oftentimes carries sexual nuance. pheremones do exist. some smells are biologically and culturally evocative of sex. but with something as neutral as this, seems to be a stretch to assign gender. this is pretty. not sweet or cloying but simply pretty. 04/19/21 the calendar says it's spring. but outside it is chilly rainy gray day. i am spending it with lumiere d'epices and loving it. it is heady and intoxicating. a review said it smells like lux soap, while i am not sure what lux smells like, the fragrance does have the clout and cloud of opening a box of powder laundry detergent. i admit this may not be everyone's cup of tea. at the same time, it is more than that sharp clean smell, it is wreathed in white flowers. for me it is feel good, fresh.

After the disaster that is Rose Infernale, I was relieved to find that this fragrance is a lot more agreeable on my skin in that it actually smells like a fragrance rather than a mix of pungent smoke. This one starts out with a nice smooth floral, that has a tinge of rose in it. The first 15 seconds smells very pleasant though very similar to typical perfume. I would say this can qualify as a warmer and perfume that can be used for evening as well as for the office - though for the latter, you may fall into the category of those whose scent floods the elevator should you choose to step into such a space within the first 20 minutes of spraying the perfume. After half an hour, the deeper scent lifts a bit more to become a brighter floral and at this point, there's a hint of spiciness around the edges. As it begins its dry down, however, the overall scent evolves to smell like expensive soap, and the soap scent does get stronger over time until it settles on faint powdery note before completely dissipating. Out of all the floral fragrances I've tried from TDG, this one smells the most pleasant. However, the lasting power is low and so is the sillage (after 30 mins), and the soapy scent of the drydown is not my cup of tea. I prefer my floral to stay floral throughout its evolution.

The opening is crisp neroli and citrus -- eye opening and fresh. Than I smell the orange blossom and jasmine, which manage to stay distinct and not become an amorphous bouquet smell. I was solidly intrigued. Then the rose takes over and becomes the soapiness Rose ever. There isn't much spice, just a simple peppery heat. No honey. The soap sticks around and that intriguing crisp fresh floral is gone. I suspect that on different skin and a hotter climate this is amazing, but there isn't enough hot days where I live for it to be a good choice for me

Lumiere d' Epices happens to contain many of my favorite notes, so I am wondering why I do not like it?! Maybe because it's too sweet? I can't take it anymore, why do we have to mix food with perfume?! I like orange popsicle but that doesn't mean I want to smell like one.. Foody and slightly spicy citrusy scent which gets sweeter and sweeter until you have a crush on sugar.. Skip.. I am on a diet..