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    Side by side

    Post Tenebras Lux vs. Steamed Rainbow

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Steamed Rainbow rates higher with the community, while Post Tenebras Lux projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Post Tenebras Lux vs. Steamed Rainbow
    Post Tenebras LuxSteamed Rainbow
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAntoine LieDavid Seth Moltz
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Post Tenebras Lux

    Aromatic
    Green
    Woody
    Musky
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy

    Steamed Rainbow

    Green
    Citrus
    Woody
    Fresh
    Aromatic
    Violet
    Floral
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mist note
    Blood MandarinRed Mandarin OrangeElemi Resin
    Heart
    MistletoeOriental Notes
    GrassAlmond BlossomGreen Cedar
    Base
    Woody NotesMusk
    VioletVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Post Tenebras Lux vs. Steamed Rainbow
    Post Tenebras LuxSteamed Rainbow
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Not a fragrance that introduces itself. It waits until you're close enough to feel someone's breath, then says everything. The mist-to-skin-to-wood arc isn't dramatic.Post Tenebras Lux
    Steamed Rainbow is the rare fragrance that commits fully to its concept. The progression feels intentional rather than a jumbled collection of disparate notes.Steamed Rainbow