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Lush Lust fragrance
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Lush Lust

EDP Feminine · 2010 · by Simon Constantine
7.6 /10

Lush Lust scores 10/10 for longevity and performs best in Cold conditions.

Best in Cold 10/10 longevity
From USD 50–90From EUR 46–83From GBP 40–71From PKR 8,000–15,000From AED 150–250From INR 4,150–7,470From SAR 188–338
10 Longevity
10 Sillage
4 Versatility
9 Value
5.2 Climate Avg

Fragrance Notes

White Floral Animalic Sweet Indolic
Fragrance Note PyramidTOP NOTES0–30 min1JasmineHEART NOTES30–120 min1Ylang-Ylang2RoseBASE NOTES2h+1Sandalwood2Vanilla3Benzoin
Top Notes — first impression, 0–30 min

Heart Notes — the core, 30 min – 2 hrs

Base Notes — the foundation, 2 hrs+
Accord ProfileWhite FloralAnimalicSweetIndolicMuskyACCORDPROFILE

Occasions & Seasons

Best For
Evening Statement Wear
Seasons
Fall Winter

Climate Performance

Avg 5.2 / 10
Extreme Heat
2/10
Poor
45°C and above
Riyadh, Jacobabad, Kuwait City, Phoenix
Hot & Humid
3/10
Poor
Around 35°C with high humidity
Dubai, Karachi, Mumbai, Miami
Warm & Dry
5/10
Average
Around 30°C with low humidity
Lahore, Delhi, Muscat, Los Angeles
Mild
7/10
Good
Around 20°C
Islamabad, Bangalore, London, San Francisco
Cold
9/10
Excellent
Below 10°C
Murree, Shimla, Moscow, New York

Expert Analysis

What Makes It Unique

An unapologetically raw and intense jasmine bomb, embodying pure, animalic sensuality with incredible power and projection.

Pakistan & GCC Perspective

A challenging wear in the heat; its animalic warmth requires cooler temperatures to truly shine without becoming suffocating.

How It Compares

The ultimate indolic jasmine, making other white florals seem tame by comparison, a true powerhouse for those who dare.

The Controversy

Its potent indolic jasmine and immense sillage make it a love-it-or-hate-it scent, often deemed too overpowering for many.

What Is Lush Lust?

Lush Lust is one of the most recognisable designer fragrances on the market — an EDP that occupies the rare space where commercial reach and genuine quality intersect. Launched in 2010, it has shaped how mainstream perfumery is understood from Paris counters to Dubai malls. Its White Floral, Animalic, Sweet, Indolic, Musky profile reads effortlessly across cultures, climates, and dress codes.

An unapologetically raw and intense jasmine bomb, embodying pure, animalic sensuality with incredible power and projection.

Lush Lust Notes Breakdown

Lush Lust opens with Jasmine — an assertive first impression that carries across a room. Give it twenty or thirty minutes and the middle act arrives: Ylang-Ylang and Rose. The final act — the part that outlasts the working day — is Sandalwood, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads White Floral, Animalic, Sweet, Indolic, Musky — easy to place and easy to wear.

How It Performs: The Numbers

Longevity (10/10): Lush Lust delivers exceptional longevity for EDP. On most skin types expect 12+ hours. A single morning application typically carries through well into the evening without reinforcement.

Sillage (10/10): Lush Lust projects at room-filling intensity, announcing itself without apology. One or two sprays is all that is needed — over-application will overpower rather than impress.

Versatility (4/10): Lush Lust is suited to a specific context, with a clearly defined personality that not all occasions can accommodate. This is a specialist fragrance — intensely suited to specific contexts, deliberately challenging outside of them.

Value (9/10): At around $50, Lush Lust delivers significantly more than its price tag suggests — one of the better value propositions in its category.

Climate Performance: Where Lush Lust Works Best

Of the five climate zones we score, Lush Lust does best in cold (Murree, New York) at 9/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast. The number to watch is extreme heat (Riyadh, Phoenix) at 2/10, where you are better off reaching for something else.

A challenging wear in the heat; its animalic warmth requires cooler temperatures to truly shine without becoming suffocating.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

When to Wear Lush Lust

Lush Lust is best suited to Evening, Statement Wear. The projection ensures presence without deliberate effort — ideal for outdoor gatherings and social occasions where you want to register.

Seasonally, Lush Lust performs best in Fall, Winter. The climate data supports this range, though performance at the extremes — deep cold or intense heat — may vary.

The ultimate indolic jasmine, making other white florals seem tame by comparison, a true powerhouse for those who dare.

Lush Lust Price Guide

Internationally, Lush Lust sits at $50–$90. That is a genuinely accessible price point — a bottle that can be worn daily and repurchased without ceremony.

Regional pricing: PKR 8,000–15,000 in Pakistan, AED 150–250 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Lush Stores Worldwide, Lush Website. GCC/UAE: Lush Stores, Online. Pakistan: Lush Store (if available), Online Retailers.

Verdict

Lush Lust earns its place in the conversation through consistent performance, a clear identity, and data that backs the reputation.

It lands at an overall 7.6/10 in our scoring — performance, climate fit and value all pulling the same direction. Lush Lust is an easy bottle to recommend.

Its potent indolic jasmine and immense sillage make it a love-it-or-hate-it scent, often deemed too overpowering for many.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Lush Lust last?

Lush Lust has a longevity score of 10/10. On average skin, expect 12+ hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Lush Lust worth the price?

At around $50, Lush Lust by Lush is an excellent value for its price category. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.

What does Lush Lust smell like?

Lush Lust is characterised by White Floral, Animalic, Sweet, Indolic, Musky accords. Opening with Jasmine, the heart revolves around Ylang-Ylang and Rose, settling into a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Lush Lust good for hot or humid weather?

Lush Lust was not designed for extreme heat (score: 3/10). In genuinely hot climates, reserve it for cooled indoor environments or evening wear.

Is Lush Lust for men or women?

Lush Lust is marketed as a Feminine fragrance. The composition, while marketed to women, has qualities that cross traditional boundaries — nuance and restraint rather than sweetness and convention.