Flux
Andrea MaackEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Flux vs. Budapest Rain
Flux wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Flux | Budapest Rain | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Celine Barel | Renier R. Mendez |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Flux
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fruity
Green
Sweet
Budapest Rain
Amber
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Coffee
Sweet
Musky
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BlueberryMintCardamom
BananaLycheeCognacHoneyOrange Blossom
Heart
PineEucalyptusCypressLabdanum
CoffeeFrangipaniJasmineSandalwoodToast
Base
SequoiaCashmeranCedarwood
AmberBenzoinLabdanumMuskPatchouliTolu BalsamVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Flux | Budapest Rain | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The blueberry note is the surprise here, it is not sweet or playful, it sits cold and slightly tart beneath mint and cardamom. The drydown is where this earns its keep, the sequoia and cashmeran.Flux
Banana in a perfume is a statement. Some will smell it immediately and lean in. Others will catch the cognac first and pause. That's the opening. The drydown.Budapest Rain