INEKAS LUNA

INEKAS LUNA is a 2024 release from Zimaya. It's marketed as an aromatic fougère for both women and men, though it leans strongly masculine in vibe. This is a bold, sophisticated scent designed for the modern gentleman... elegant, confident, and versatile for day/night wear, especially in cooler seasons. The overall DNA is powdery iris-dominant with boozy/liquor-like nuances, warm amber, and a woody backbone. It's smooth, seductive, and exudes refinement, think cozy yet upscale, perfect for fall/winter evenings, dates, or office settings where you want to stand out subtly. Longevity is solid (8–10+ hours on skin, even longer on clothes), with moderate-to-strong projection for the first few hours before settling into a nice, intimate sillage. Many users praise it as beast-mode for the price point, often outperforming some designer counterparts in staying power. Where INEKAS LUNA shines brightest is, it's widely regarded as one of the closest and best clones/dupes of Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée. The signature powdery iris, boozy undertones, amber warmth, and subtle leather/woody depth are all there, capturing about 85–95% of the original's essence. Some note it's slightly less boozy/sweet and more balanced or iris-forward than the Givenchy, while others call it near 1:1 after dry-down, sometimes even preferring it for being smoother or less cloying. The main differences are minor... the Zimaya version might open a bit sweeter (reminiscent of Dior Homme Intense vibes in the start) and lacks a tiny bit of the original's refined booziness, but for a fraction of the price (often 1/4–1/3 the cost), it's an impressive alternative that punches way above its weight. The bottle is premium—heavy glass, sleek design, and a quality metal cap that feels luxurious. No cheap vibes here. If you love powdery iris fragrances with boozy-amber depth (fans of Dior Homme Intense or Givenchy Gentleman flankers will get it instantly), INEKAS LUNA is a no-brainer. It's elegant, sexy, and versatile for cold weather or evening wear. Some find it slightly cloying in extreme heat, so save it for cooler days. Overall rating: 8.5/10. A hidden gem in the clone world, excellent value, great performance, and remarkably close to the Givenchy Gentleman Reserve Privée. If you're after that luxurious iris-leather-amber DNA without the designer price tag, this is one to grab. Highly recommended!

This has the potential to blow up in hype once more people start trying this, calling it now. This is probably the BEST fragrance purchase I made this year, and that is some serious statement considering the sheer shameful amount I purchased. Inekas Luna opens up a little like DHI, in the sense that you get that beautiful waxy iris like quality backed with some freshness. Here the freshness is attributable to citric/floral accords as opposed to fruity bubblegum sort you may find in DHI; but it is quite close in the air and has similar sweetness, unless you really go on a scent dissection. Once this opening settles, then you find it transitioning to that Givenchy Reserve Prive profile where you get the nuttiness from the mid with ambery-woody backbone, maybe missing slightly on that whiskey accord but I did not compare directly. This is what I get to my nose, but from this rambling you might get an idea of the scent profile it is trying to emulate. In any case, this smells really high quality and sophisticated; put this in a Dior/Givenchy bottle and no one would notice any change in quality. Performance is very very decent, It projected evidently for the first 1.5 hours and it lasted for 5-6 hours on the skin until it was a faint skin scent. I have not yet let the scent mature, so I am expecting the performance will get better and in any case the OGs themselves are not beasts by any means with a similar performance profile. Presentation is minimal but very solid; the bottle is heavy and good to hold with a thick glass base and a heavy metal/plastic cap. The atomizer is also very good, spraying wide but heavy bursts, although sadly it is not pressurized. Overall, for the stellar value of €23 I paid, I am absolutely gobsmacked with this. I literally cannot fault anything in this fragrance, even if I deliberately try to, and every single aspect of it screams quality. If iris fragrances is something you like, this should be an automatic buy even at double/triple the cost, it is just that good. One of my best ever.

I actually went into a shop wanting to try the sister to this, Inekas Solis, but took one whiff of Luna and fell in love. This. Is. STUNNING. Very similar to Balle Rouge by Mes Bisous with the combination of citrus notes and iris, giving it a fresh updated take on a lipstick scent. However, Inekas Luna is 80% Balle Rouge as it is not as strong and lacks some of the depth and complexity of BR. That's not to say that it isn't beautiful on it's own, but BR just can't be touched when it comes to lipstick/waxy iris fragrances. Inekas Luna opens with a really nice bright burst of citrus and is quickly cradled by the chestnut and iris. This is where the magic happens of the modern lipstick accord but unfortunately it doesn't last long. After about 30 minutes the bergamot and orange notes fade away and the base notes of amber and leather link up with the chestnut and iris that rests on a bed of sophisticated smooth powdery accords. Not mature or old in the slightest bit. The blend is amazing for the price ($25USD) . I just wish the longevity of the tops notes was longer, though. I have smelled DHI before and while this is similar, the lavender, ambrette, and pear in DHI make it much sweeter. It is lacking the punch of the citrus notes. Inekas Luna also leans more feminine to my nose: it becomes vaguely unisex in the drydown if you're a man who doesn't mind a softer fragrance. I have a 5ml of Balle Rouge which I will use to punch up Inekas Luna until I can afford a full bottle of it ($250USD) TL;DR: Scent: 9/10. Projection: 6/10 (2-3 feet) Longevity: 7/10 (3-4 hrs) Overall: 8/10. It really is lovely, and a nice powdery somewhat sweet floral for fall/winter/spring. I could see it becoming a little cloying in high temps, but will know better in a few months.

Mr.kigyo, following your last comment, it's not that i think...they ARE faking this fragrances too, specially the trendy ones (turathi, khamra, L.Brun, Asad, etc) you name one, and there's a fake, not a dupe, not a clon (of a clon) a FAKE. This market doesn't sell it's fragrances by short cost/piece, but in bulk, their business is BULK, thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, and there are several fakes. Now they also add security and trust measures that might help to differentiate an original from a fake one. FYI, maceration is the process of softening or breaking down a substance by soaking it in a liquid to extract flavors or other components, like color or texture, and it changes depending on several factors, like cold maceration, raw material composition and reaction with other components, etc. What might be proper to imply here will be "oxidation", where oxygen interacts with the parfum modifying it's composition, might change color and the general reaction of the molecules in it. This happens to all parfums in their shelf life, and increases the more you use + the resting time of it. Spray a small dent and leave it there for couple weeks. I'll update you my batch codes.

Man o man! This stuff Firstly, let's get this off my chest, I love the fragrance so much I would trade 75% of my children for it and still loan out any remaining offspring to get future fixes. What's more disturbing, I have only one child! What does it smell like? Imagine this stuff had big furry arms and decided to hug your nostrils while whispering forbidden dirty words in your ear. You won't stop it. You'd just let it slobber its fragrant nectar on your face until it gave you a hickey! Shocking words! Words that linguists have since locked in vaults with big massive warnings ⚠️ I bought it on Friday from Bezos (sorry Puritans) and it arrived yesterday. The first spray made me question my life choices. Do I need to wear clothes any more? Are shoes really necessary? Stuff like that. This smell is going to ruin all future relationships because the female touch can never come close to stimulating my regions! I do tend to over exaggerate (d'yer think?) but, believe me, Inekas Luna is a satisfying olfactory assault which gives you tingles only high-price specialists can give. Highly recommended 👌