Description
“When at the zenith and at its strongest, it gives the world a surreal brightness, a milky aura, and, on its outer edges, the lure of a mirage. It comes in the middle of summer, along an Italian coast. It surprises the bodies, frozen on this milky iceberg, with its dense foam and shrouding immateriality.
A mild and enveloping perfume, Lumière Blanche is a comforting cocoon, between milky mildness and cold spices. It evokes the sweltering heat from the sun at the zenith, which erases colors, leaving only a blinding white hue; it surprises with its spicy freshness. For its creator, “Lumière Blanche is a fragrance with beautifully contrasting hot and cold notes”; a whirlwind of light and freshness followed by milky mildness and a distinct, warm, and sensual end note” — press release of the brand. Lumiere Blanche was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Sidonie Lancesseur.
nason8 – :
Lumiere Blanche is a comfort-scent for me. A bit skinclose and the cashmere & musk-notes is dominant. Soft, gentle and very cosy on my skin, with an airy sweet note I can’t name, maybe the almond. This one doesn’t get manly on me. A perfect unisex scent, I think.
yonogidr – :
Lumiere Blanche is white noise and tv static in perfume form. It smells like a huge dose of cashmeran and not much else. After opening with a brief but promising hit of cardamom, it quickly turns into a white blob of cashmeran and musk. If i sniff my arm closely, I can smell some indistinct spices and woods. Kind of along the same lines as Lanvin’s Oxygene (which also has a “blanket of white fog” effect to me) but without Oxygene’s interesting pepper/milk/ozone. Not sweet. I could see this being a comforting scent for someone having a “lounge around in bed in a white tshirt and panties” sort of day when they’re feeling overwhelmed and want a simple scent. And the perfumer does get points for translating “lumiere blanche” well. But otherwise, meh. Poor projection and no sillage.
Krystnik03 – :
Milky cardamom with a Woody touch, the Woody touch being a synthetic scent, with the Amazing drag coefficient that just makes you wanting to smell yourself. This leans a bit masculine for my taste, however, I can still wear it.
Don’t be scared by the notes. This scent is NOT SWEET at all, despite the impression you get from the notes – like Almonds or tonka bean. I do not feel any anise (hate it, anyway, so good for me)
Poor longevity as everyone else mentioned. Try Before you buy.
pdtplf – :
I love this! The composition of almond milk and cardamom is like a perfect serving of kulfi and chai tea.
My only complaint is that it is the weakest scent I’ve ever tried on. I literally shower in it and after three hours its all gone.
At first, I thought that my bottle was off, but I’ve read the same from other users.
if the staying power was atleast moderat, I’d consider this a masterpiece.
313783 – :
Got a free sample of this for my birthday because I loved its cloud-like softness and simultaneous subtle depth and warmth on the test card. Now I am on the fence about spending the money to buy a bottle. Sillage is almost non-existent if I don’t spray a ton of juice, and the musky notes are almost too much at the beginning. Spicy Obsession-like notes dominate for about half of the very short wear time. However, something stops this from being dull or common. I think of hot chocolate and cashmere and hugs and writing in journals when I wear this fragrance. It calms me, yet it excites me at the same time. I say this a lot, but I MAY have found my signature scent. It’s soft and clean, which is a must for me, but it has a sophistication and complexity that perplexes me (in a good way). It’s unique for sure without being “weird” or polarizing. I just don’t know that I can justify the price tag for ANY fragrance, especially one with such short longevity. If money isn’t an issue and you’d like a fluffy soft cloud of a fragrance with a hint of seductive spice, buy this immediately. Truly magical.
gomza22 – :
هيل و علوم مرجلة
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جميل
لكن ليس له اي حضور
ربع ساعه و بح !!
KAINs – :
Lumiere Blanche is a well executed understated sandalwood perfume, entering the senses with distantly gleaming flashes.
Contrasting delicate spices of cool cardamom and star anise, and warm cinnamon steep into a delicate sandalwood cream accented with dry almond-coconut.
Tender green shoots of young iris yield a soft feminine musk. Tonka, cedar and cashmere culminate into woody comfort, wrapping the scent with a warm skin-like veil.
Lumiere Blanche is a simple comfort fragrance for when you’re needing a soft restorative hug.
spifesoipile – :
Very soft and friendly with a creamy generic woodiness. I guess sandalwood, almonds and musky notes are behind the warm softness. I can also detect a discrete Iris contributing with a powdery texture to the composition.
In the top there is a mild, refreshing spiciness that fades fairly rapidly.
All in all a really nice and fresh, transparent scent, but I would like to have some more longevity and sillage to really enjoy Lumiere Blanche
Turik3000 – :
I adore this soft perfume, perfect for the winter months. It smells milky cardamon with a hint of coconut. My only problem is the longevity, it last three hours at most. Which is to be expected for such a light fragrance.
boroda_57rus – :
light and sort of soft. This one reminds me of Orlane be 21 but I will not put it in the reminds me of category above because they usually get removed. This has cardamom which I normally really like but not too much here and I think it is because there are to many competing woods with the cedar,cashmere and sandalwood. just a meh for me.
usamirtuacierSX – :
I thought I never liked sandalwood note, but after trying this, I was surprised. I cannot smell the hint of the sour, and bitterness of sandalwood. It was delicately accorded with almond note. Soft and calm, warm, cozy 🙂 Not too heavy, not too light, it’s now my daily perfume!
+) After few hours, I can smell sth like clothing soap, or wool shampoo..? fresh and a bit light!
vadim59 – :
Creamy and light. More feminine than masculine. More of a Spring/Fall scent than Winter due to the sillage issues. Safe for the office as well. Kudos to those that like it but it does not have enough bite to me. If you like this but wish the notes were more pronounced then check out Bois 1920 Sushi Imperiale. They share many of the same notes but SI is more to my liking as it focuses more on Star Anise and cinnamon.
kapubachca – :
Nice, woody, slightly spicy, with a suede-like aura. I am wearing at work (office) and it is totally appropriate, especially for casual Friday. I tried this once before when it first came out, and remembered liking it then,too, along with Chambre Noire, which I remember as a heavier woody, spicy fragrance. It is an unusually warm November day here in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA, and I think that this is perfect for a warm, bright autumn day.
brat-d77 – :
Reminds me of a lighter, less determined version of Kenzo’s Jungle L’Elephant, which is one of my favorite perfumes ever-ever. Very fresh and bright and spicy, with a good opening hit of cardamom, a touch of menthol, and a nice sandalwood, which is getting harder and harder to find.
ShomoJatthova – :
Glare of light, fresh as the dew, soft as a feather, innocent like a child. No more name was more apt. For all seasons. That’s interesting.
Mattoni – :
Very soft, cloud-like, milky, mild, spicy-woody fragrance. It’s all about star anise, sandalwood with a touch of cardamom. Cedar-musky base gives this fragrance very cozy feel. There are an elements of gourmand in this blend, but it’s never too sweet and cloying. It’s very soft and gentle day-wear mix. It feels a bit abstract, close to skin fragrance.
golchinasai – :
Olfactive Studio perfumes are each inspired by a different photo. The photo that goes with Lumiere Blanche is one of a sparkiling iceberg surrounded by crystal clear, gently rippling water as men and women in beach attire enjoy the scene. I think the photo is a perfect visual representation of this perfume.
This is a very pure, crystalline perfume. A sharp inhale of icy air.
It opens on me with a burst of star anise and cinnamon. The cinnamon is strangely cool. This is a great daytime or summertime scent, even though the ingredients read like it would be better for cold weather wear.
The musks, when they come through, are gorgeous and offer a slightly powdery quality. On me though, the star anise and cinnamon are the stars of the show throughout. The cedar is definitely there, but it’s shy and only lurks. I can’t say I’ve noticed the almond and tonka. There’s certainly nothing creamy about this.
The sillage is soft and having worn this 3 times now, I’ve gotten about 8 hours longevity each time. This has just moved on to my FB wishlist, I absolutely love it.
yura.soltus – :
Lumiere Blanche started out nice. It’s luminous and shimmering, like a lake lit by a silver moon; or maybe like a silk wedding dress. I loved its softly sweet and transparent creaminess. Cardamom was a complimentary kick among the opening notes. It definitely smelled animalic, I was certain I smelled suede. It started out so nice, but, to my chagrin, it went slowly downhill from there. The complexity waned. Soon only a simple woody and musky base remained. Sillage left much to be desired. I hate it when a perfume that is so promising falls flat. Just a bummer.
dgool – :
Can’t speak; i’m in heaven! Be back later!
Later.. Indeed a beautiful one; certainly the opening!!
I smell fresh suede and anise heavenly.
Later on the fragrance will be a bit less special in the dry-down. a bit more sweet and …..i smell some fruit too!
Next day; The sillage is very soft this day…strange enough it wasn’t yesterday….
Фатима – :
Let there be light!
This is a beautiful one…
Lumiere Blanche (White Light) is quickly becoming my number 1 fragrance from Olfactive Studio for daytime wear (my number one overall is Chambre Noire which I tend to use more during late afternoons and night).
This is a lovely, sweetly and softly spiced woody composition. The cardamom, cinnamon, and start anise are smooth (not so sharp and loud as I find it in many fragrances). They come out smelling fresh, bright, well balanced, complementing each other well, and tasting sweetly (without being cloying). Together they give me this ying-yang vibe (a mix of warmth and cool)…the composition is very lovely and unique.
Once the opening calms down (it never goes away), a creamy and tamed powdery-woody layer comes in (I don’t consider this a woody fragrance, but a spicy-aromatic one with a faintly woody undertone). The middle and base notes are well fused (together, they exude a unique smell and do not to stand out as individual notes). This is a linear fragrance for most part. It’s delicious opening smell lasts till the end.
Initially LB reminds me a little bit to Byredo’s Sunday Cologne because of the cardamom and star anise at the top and the light woody undertones at the base, but the moment the almond and iris show up, they take LB into a different path, giving LB a different character and warmer and cozier feel.
Both silage and longevity are above average.
This is the type of fragrance you want to wear during the day to your office, daytime activities, or casually all year around. It may be worn at night as I find it very versatile, but I prefer daytime.
It is totally unisex.
I think because of its uniqueness and quality, this one is worth the price (which I don’t feel the same for all the fragrances in this house). People will complement you as it is so easy to like.
slot2010 – :
This stays really close to the skin, a smell of spiced suede. At the same time it manages to stay rather fresh, due to the star anise.
I completely agree with Catnip’s review that this is a very cozy smell..it is very balanced, with just the right amount of star anise and almond, that add sweetness but are not overly bitter or gourmet.
I will be honest that I fell in love with it on the first smell even though star anise is probably one of the notes I detest most..
alien_shooter – :
This is absolutely beautiful – uniquely fresh and softly sweetened with a delicious airiness that profoundly conveys the photographic image on which the smell is based. This is not a fragrance you will smell a lot and this adds to its magic and specialness. Just delightful – I’m off to get a bottle!
MomaBloro – :
This smells nothing like Versace “Crystal Noir” in my opinion.
The texture and clarity of the spices contained in “Lumiére Blanche” are of a much higher quality. With very prominant cardamom and anise notes, and a milky smoothness provided by the almond and tonka bean, it brings to mind a cold glass of milky chai tea.
“Crystal Noir” on the other hand, smells to me like shampooed hair. The texture is more sheer and the emphasis is on other notes that you don’t smell in Lumiére Blanche, like a redolent coconut and white florals.
Also “Crystal Noir” does not have the cool freshness of “Lumiére Blanche”.
inthiphab – :
This review is based on a tiny decant. To my nose, it’s a creamy almond+tonka bean scent. Kinda reminds me of Tardes by Carner Barcelona a bit except that Tardes is brighter. I get moderate projection and longevity (4 hrs) on my skin. All in all, it’s a nice sensual almond based scent.
ISPDN – :
This niche perfume line was completely inspired by the art of photography.
Lumière Blanche is an Eau de Parfum, which according to the creator of the brand, Céline Verleure, although unisex, has a more immediate feminine interpretation, causing a quick identification with the genre.
The photographer of this work was Massimo Vitali and the inspiration was the white light and, therefore, the name of the fragrance. According to Massimo, “the white light is the experience of a brightness, a saturation”.
The perfumer was Sidonie Lancesseur, responsible for several hits of Grés, Frapin, By Kilian, etc.
The fragrance is composed by notes of cardamom, star anise (badiane) and cinnamon in the output; in the heart, were added notes of almond milk, cashmere wood and Lily. And finally, notes of cedar, sandalwood, coumarin and white musk at the base.
Just taking the notes, it would be odd if the result wasn’t fantastic. The scent hits the skin creamy, with an aroma that comes to remember coconut, but is drier, result of the cardamom added with the cinnamon. At the same time, it is extremely clear and refreshing, although don’t count on citrus notes in the output.
Then, goes to a voyage filled with light woods, with a delicate lily that, along with a beautiful musk, make the contrast between the hot and the cold, between the softness and warmth of spices.
The projection is not too large, because it is a perfume made for exhale without offending. But the durability is worthy of an Eau de Parfum and can be worn, easily, in warmer climates.
With Lumière Blanche, is midday forever!
shurpin – :
Smells very similar to Bulgari PH Soir, although a bit creamier, sweeter, less metallic and a bit more feminine.
Overall though, very similar – maybe 85% the same or so.
djrofeev3722 – :
Smooth, soft, almondy. Lumiere Blanche starts subtly spicy then turns into a creamy heaven.
Someone mentioned its similarity to Versace Crystal Noir – it vaguely reminds me of it, too. But it’s much lighter, much quieter and not so definitely feminine. Lumiere Blanche could be Crystal Noir’s summer sibling.
I actually can imagine a man wearing it, the same kind of man who’d wear Zadig & Voltaire Tome 1 La Purete for Him – another lovely woody, almondy fragrance (one of my favorites). La Purete is a little colder and a little soapier, but they share the same milky vibe.
vzimin – :
با سلام
کار خیلی شیک و خوشبویی است
از دیگر کارهای این برند رایحه اش خوش بو تر است
Екатерина Антонова – :
LittleDragonette, your description is spot on! As a guy I’m feeling exact the same way, and can’t stop sniffing this. Clean, chique, warm and fresh at the same time. Just amazing. This is going to be one of my top ones.
vantos99 – :
Warm and cool, spicy and milky, almondy and cardamom-y. I adore this fragrance and find it oddly addictive, considering it is wayyyy outside my comfort zone. I also find this incredibly sexy, and quietly confident. I think this would work very well on both women and men—-it has a chic, androgynous vibe to it that isn’t remotely in your face. I think Sidonie Lancesseur captures the whitewashed mood in Massimo Vitali’s photograph perfectly, and there is true artistry there.
Fantastic for lovers of chai who don’t want it too literal or gourmand.
Love.
Pavlik-one – :
it goes a little bit to the feminine side.
to smell this perfume, mix versace crystal noir and Dolce & Gabbana light blue, that’s what you get.
evgeniyd – :
To my nose, Olfactive Studio LUMIERE BLANCHE is a smooth and creamy yellowish oriental composition. It is not very strong, as evidenced by the fact that I was able to drain my entire spray sample vial in a single wearing. So I’d characterize this one as on the thinner side of the oriental spectrum. It’s not watery, but it’s definitely not viscous. The word ‘elixir’ does not apply.
I was expecting from the name something bright and possibly citrus or perhaps incandescently floral–probably because I’ve tested perfumes with the word ‘white’ in their names recently which fall into those categories. Instead, I found cardamom and almond swirling in a somewhat milky mixture with a bit of cedar in the background. It smells pretty nice and more natural than not, but LUMIERE BLANCHE is definitely not unique, so given the middling longevity, I won’t be pursuing this creation further.
lizametrika – :
This scent makes me feel of sunset by the sea, eating coconut flavored sweets and genuinely just enojying the carefree evening. It is lot on the women side, I can’t imagine a man sporting this.
attalmise – :
Lumiere Blanche could define skin scents. It doesn’t exactly evoke white light, but I can certainly describe it as “pale” and soft. Everything is very subtle here–the spices, the musk, the relative warmth of woods. What is most discernable on my skin is actually the cardamom. I have a small jar of ground cardamom from Penzeys Spices, and this is the note I smell, especially in the opening stages (a much softer cardamom, of course). Lumiere Blanche dries down to something like the faint scent of sunscreen on me.
The perfume blogs have been raving about this release, and I had great expectations for it. Don’t get me wrong: I like it. It is a comforting, cozy fragrance that I would be happy to wear on a colder, rather than warm, day. I just don’t find it insipirational. As a concept, it is actually similar to Perfumerie Generale Indochine although Indochine has a stronger, woodier presence. I would recommend sampling both before committing to a purchase if you are after this type of scent.
alexSTfba1 – :
Reminds me a bit of Omnia by Bulgari at first – that’ll be the cardamom and almonds I’m guessing. It’s less sweet and foody though and it dries down to a slightly synthetic sweet wood note.
mephistophil – :
Great composition, fresh but not watery, perfect for summer.