Fragrance comparison

Lustre vs Reasons

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 998 ratings analysed

6 wins

Lustre

Amouage

3.82526 votes

Rank #31,214 AmberWarm Spicy

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64%scent match

Closely related

Reasons

Amouage

3.59472 votes

Rank #37,464 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lustre takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lustre
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Reasons
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Lustre6/7

Reasons1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LustreAmouage

ReasonsAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 526 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.59/ 5 · 472 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerLustreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

26%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

526 votes

33%Love

25%Like

22%Ok

10%Dislike

11%Hate

472 votes

Category winnerLustreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityLustre

SillageLustre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value19

Category winnerLustreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

balsamic65%

powdery53%

vanilla42%

woody100%

warm spicy86%

amber72%

aromatic58%

balsamic44%

powdery30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomOrris

Heart

SandalwoodCedarwoodPatchouli

Base

MyrrhBenzoinAmbraromeStyraxLabdanumVanillaCypriolTonka Bean

Top

Pink PepperCardamomCinnamonHazelnut

Heart

PineDavanaCypriolCashmeranWhite AmberPatchouli

Base

Palo SantoMyrrhSandalwoodBenzoinCedarwoodOakmossMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring73

Summer38

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night98

Category winnerReasonsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex49

Women14

Men34

Unisex48

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,214

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet, Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,464

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLustreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Lustre targets enthusiasts of quiet luxury with a dry woody profile that avoids typical vanilla sweetness. The composition centers on a smoky sandalwood base aged in oakwood barrels, giving the wood a parched, paper-like texture. It fits mature wearers seeking a clean, dry woody musk for autumn days and formal…

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Reasons by Amouage blends dry cedarwood and green pine needles with a soft hazelnut opening. Designed by Bertrand Duchaufour, this 2024 release shifts from a spicy, warm start into a quiet, meditative woody base. It suits collectors looking for a low-projection, contemplative skin scent for cool autumn days and quiet …

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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, Lustre or Reasons?

Lustre takes 6 of 7 categories. Lustre is rated 3.82/5 from 526 votes; Reasons is rated 3.59/5 from 472 votes. Choose Lustre for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Reasons for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Lustre or Reasons?

Lustre lasts longest (Lustre 73/100, Reasons 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lustre or Reasons?

Lustre projects furthest (Lustre 60/100, Reasons 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lustre and Reasons smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Patchouli.

Is Lustre or Reasons better for summer or winter?

For summer, Reasons is the stronger pick. For winter, Lustre is the stronger pick. Reasons suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lustre and Reasons?

Lustre has top notes of Cardamom and Orris, heart notes of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Patchouli, a base of Myrrh, Benzoin, Ambrarome and Styrax. Reasons has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Hazelnut, heart notes of Pine, Davana, Cypriol and Cashmeran, a base of Palo Santo, Myrrh, Sandalwood and Benzoin.