Fragrance comparison

Indomptee vs Lua

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 751 ratings analysed

Indomptee

Lulu Castagnette

3.0293 votes

Rank #22,276 FruityTropical

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30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Lua

Xerjoff

4.06658 votes

Rank #6,736 PowderyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lua takes 5 of 7 categories.

Indomptee
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lua
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Indomptee2/7

Lua5/7

Ratings & consensus: Lua
Community sentiment: Lua
Longevity: Lua
Sillage & projection: Lua
Value for money: Indomptee
Versatility: Indomptee
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lua

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

IndompteeLulu Castagnette

LuaXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.02/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 21%Had 53%Want 26%

4.06/ 5 · 658 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerLuaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

45%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

37%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

658 votes

Category winnerLuaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLua

SillageLua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value28

Category winnerIndompteeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical88%

sweet77%

citrus65%

fresh53%

floral42%

powdery100%

citrus92%

musky84%

iris77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PineappleGuavaMangoBergamotMelonMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

MagnoliaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

IrisPatchouliOakmossVetiver

Top

MelonOrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisRoseLily-of-the-ValleyPink Pepper

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Melon, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall38

Winter56

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIndompteeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,276

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#6,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerLuaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Indomptee by Lulu Castagnette is a vibrant citrus aromatic fragrance for women, centered on a playful cocktail of tropical fruits. Launched in 2005, it opens with a sharp burst of pineapple and guava, settling into a breezy floral heart. It is a lighthearted choice for casual summer days when you want something fruity…

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Lua opens with a splash of sweet melon, tart orange, and bergamot before settling into a soapy heart of powdery iris, lily of the valley, and rose. A soft base of musk and vanilla anchors the scent. It suits bright spring mornings and warm summer office wear for anyone who appreciates a refined, clean aesthetic.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Indomptee or Lua?

Lua takes 5 of 7 categories. Indomptee is rated 3.02/5 from 93 votes; Lua is rated 4.06/5 from 658 votes. Choose Indomptee for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lua for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Indomptee or Lua?

Lua lasts longest (Lua 64/100, Indomptee 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indomptee or Lua?

Lua projects furthest (Lua 61/100, Indomptee 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indomptee and Lua smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Melon, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Indomptee or Lua better for summer or winter?

For summer, Indomptee is the stronger pick. For winter, Indomptee is the stronger pick. Indomptee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indomptee and Lua?

Indomptee has top notes of Pineapple, Guava, Mango and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Iris, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Lua has top notes of Melon, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Pink Pepper, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar.