Lust
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Side by side
Lust vs. Karma
Is Lust better than Karma?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Lust and Karma?
| Lust | Karma | |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2010 | 1995 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Mark Constantine | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Lust and Karma smell?
Lust
White Floral
Yellow Floral
Woody
Sweet
Floral
Vanilla
Karma
Woody
Citrus
Aromatic
Patchouli
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Conifer
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Lust and Karma share?
Top—
OrangeLemongrassLavender
Heart
Ylang-YlangRose
Pine TreeLemonBlackcurrant
Base
SandalwoodVanilleJasmine
PatchouliFir ResinElemiCinnamon
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Ylang-YlangJasmineRose
Lavender
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Pine TreeFir Resin
Where they fit
When and where do Lust and Karma work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Lust or Karma?
| Lust | Karma | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Lust and Karma?
The jasmine here doesn't negotiate. It arrives indolic, heady, unapologetically itself, and that's precisely why people either adore it or turn away. Not safe. Not subtle.Lust
Some fragrances whisper. Karma doesn't get the memo. It's patchouli and orange, warm and unafraid, built for people who'd rather be remembered than blend in.Karma
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