Lua
XerjoffEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Lua vs. VV Man
Is Lua better than VV Man?
Lua rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
MelonRoseMuskBergamotPatchouliPink Pepper
powderycitrusmuskywoodyozonic
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The essentials
What's different between Lua and VV Man?
| Lua | VV Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2009 | 2004 |
| Gender | Female | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Francis Deleamont, Ilias Ermenidis |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Lua and VV Man smell?
Lua
Powdery
Citrus
Musky
Vanilla
Iris
Sweet
Woody
Rose
VV Man
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Powdery
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Animalic
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Lua and VV Man share?
Top
MelonBergamotOrange
MelonMandarin OrangeCardamomBergamot
Heart
RoseIrisLily of the ValleyPink Pepper
Black PepperCloveCinnamonVioletHeliotropeRoseJasmine
Base
MuskVanillaCedarwoodPatchouli
CedarSandalwoodMuskAmbergrisPatchouliCivet
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseIrisLily of the Valley
VioletHeliotropeRoseJasmine
Spicy Notes
Pink Pepper
Black PepperCloveCardamomCinnamon
Citric Notes
BergamotOrange
Bergamot
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
CedarSandalwood
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Fruity Notes
Melon
Melon
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Lua and VV Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Lua or VV Man?
| Lua | VV Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Lua and VV Man?
The melon note here isn't sweet in the usual way, it's watery, almost cold, which makes the powdery iris and warm vanilla base feel like a deliberate contrast. Some call it timeless.Lua
Somewhere between a classic and a wildcard. Warm spice, powdery florals, and a civet whisper, refined, but not tame. That 2004 energy either pulls you in or feels like a time capsule.VV Man
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