Luminous
Bath & Body WorksEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Luminous vs. Sweet Like Candy
Luminous peaks in fall, while Sweet Like Candy belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Luminous | Sweet Like Candy | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2016 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | David Apel | — |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Luminous
Amber
Sweet
Iris
Fruity
Powdery
Woody
Soft Spicy
Violet
Sweet Like Candy
Sweet
Fruity
Vanilla
Gourmand
Lactonic
Creamy
Powdery
Synthetic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Blackcurrant
BlackberryPearItalian bergamot
Heart—
Whipped CreamMarshmallowBlackcurrant liqueurJasmine sambacHoneysuckleFrangipani
Base
AmberPralineIris
VanillaCashmere WoodCashmeran
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Luminous | Sweet Like Candy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This one divides people. If warm, powdery florals with serious throw are your thing, you're in the right place. If you need something crisp or aquatic to feel modern, keep walking.Luminous
Sweet Like Candy is aggressively sugary at first spray, but it calms down fast. The drydown is where it lives, a warm, soft cloud that feels like wearing vanilla marshmallows.Sweet Like Candy
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Luminous | Sweet Like Candy | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $24.95fragranceshop |
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