LUCA

This one is really, really addictive. I was initially pretty indifferent to it, but every time I wear it I find myself loving it more and more. The top is mostly peppery. The citrus from the bergamot and elemi is definitely there, but it just adds a bit of sparkle rather than being front and center. That being said, this scent smells mostly of woods and musks. Feels like the Ambrox Super is doing a lot of the heavy lifting; kind of synthetic but not in a bad way. It blends so nicely with the woods and moss in this, it's pleasantly woody itself. Definitely great year round. The scent, by nature of the musk and citrus notes, mixes really well with sweat. On the other hand, it's woody and warm enough to be great for fall and winter. It's got pretty good longevity, lasts me a little over half a day and it's projecting for most of that time.

Absolutely fell in love with this scent when I had the chance to try it in Paris. It is a subtle scent, but one that reappears and makes itself known throughout the day. It feels very sophisticated, and holds a perfect balance of all my favourite notes: the cedar and musk develops beautifully on the skin, while the black pepper and the citrus just instantly draws you in with its incense-like quality. Yet it's never heavy, cloying or too "sharp", and doesn't become too tiring to wear.

Bought the TLY discovery set and really enjoyed Luca and Sala. I purchased a full size of this one. I then sampled DS&D’s IDKW and like others have said it’s very similar, though, to me, Luca is less musky, a little bit drier, and more unique. Unfortunately this lasts maybe 2 hours as a skin scent. And for the price, it really isn’t worth it. I even bought a fragrance extender hoping it might increase longevity to no avail.

I don’t like musk scents and was pleasantly surprised by the gentleness of Luca (even though I always sneeze after the first spray). Most spicy male scents burn your nose and are headache inducing, but Luca was light and peppery like an earthy soup. For me, the scent evokes memories of a gentle sweat after kneading bread. The price for 10mL felt a little abysmal though.

Smells sexy, fresh and musky. It's spicy but in a fresh way, like you have just been out in the cold air wearing your denim jacket. It's definitely a skin-scent that gives a little extra without being too overpowering. I will say that after an hour of wearing it I get nose blind, because it blends in so naturally but on others I can smell it.

Crisp sparkly aldehydes and pepper in the top, gentle but bright woods and cozy musk in the base, and an almost cold, clean, stainless steel feeling in the heart. This scent is very metallic to me almost in a Brutalist way, but with some softness. I always describe this as a metallic, more masculine Glossier You. Truly unisex!

Similar to other 'skin scents' like JHAG etc, it has a very fabric/denim/slightly artificial opening (ambrox). I like the peppery-ness, which lasts through to the drydown. Drydown is sweeter and muskier. Moderate projection for 4-5 hours and lasts ages on fabric. Overall it's more interesting than JHAG and I really like it!

I've had the atomiser become faulty in two bottles and thought I'd throw a little warning out. A shame because it's a nice scent and beautiful bottle. But I think when I finish it I'll look for an alternative because I can't stand the fragrance leaking all over my fingers when I apply it

This perfume is such a versatile fragrance. It's sexy and musky without being too intense or strong. The spicy woodiness gives it a warm feel that I love for fall, but again it still has a freshness about it from the citrus. So worth the money, and the bottle design is everything!

Smells almost nearly identical to JHAG Not a Perfume in my opinion. It has a bit more complexity though. Very subtle and close to the skin, but so beautiful. I apply it after I put on the JHAG Not a Perfume body lotion and it lasts for hours!

i'm really such a big fan of unisex perfume - and this is one that is truly that. this has become my signature scent, i find the longer it sits on my skin, the nicer it gets. so woody and musky, but gentle on the nose. truly beautiful !!

Really similar profile to Another 13 but not as sweet in the dry down. Just a super clean skin scent, something that I'm looking to add to my collection. And the bottle is super chic.

I love this perfume, it is so subtle but sexy. There's something about it that makes me feel fresh and fun, into it.

GUYS please HELP is there a cheaper alternative out there with equal or greater longevity and sillage ???

Never have been more complimented on my perfume than when I wear this. I love the way I smell too!

This is my every day go-to! I like it on me, I like it on others - can't get enough!

Reminds me of a diet speed legends. Clean, woody, fresh, peppery/spicy

A variation on the “modern” perfume genre, which is just a “your skin but better” kind of philosophy, with ingredients that supposedly change and adapt to the wearers skin. Another 13, Not A Perfume, I Don’t Know What, Escentric Molecules... if you’re familiar with these then you’ll notice Luca also follows the familiar Ambrox + Iso E Super backbone with some variations and alternative accompaniments. If you’ve already decided on your favourite from this genre you might pass this one by without much thought (mine is Another 13) but if not I think there’s still a lot of room to experiment and see how you feel. I think it’s most similar to I Don’t Know What, and least similar to Glossier You.

I'm in love––this is the coziest, gentlest soft woody scent, without being very sweet at all, and I can't stop smelling my wrists. It's a little waxy and candle-like even, with hints of peppery smokiness, and sits super close to the skin––giving cool, clean, luxurious. Compared to JHAG Not a Pefume, I'm getting a warmer, cleaner, less musty smell here. Or, Luca feels like a softer, more sophisticated alternative to something like Maison Margiela's By the Fireplace (although the light smokiness that comes through with the wood & musk might be a skin chemistry thing, not seeing much about it in other reviews!)

There’s definitely some heavy similarity to IDKW but I don’t think they’re identical. This one pulls muskier to me. A tiny bit sweeter as well I feel? It’s nice, I guess I get the appeal of these minimal skin scents even if it’s not a bandwagon I’ll be jumping on.