Lutece Houbigant for women

I loved Lutèce during college in the '80's. It was a beautiful, warm rose fragrance - similar to Ombre Rose, yes, but less powdery, and slightly more woody. I really think it had a hint of oakmoss as well. A couple of years ago I picked up a bottle of the new Dana version for a trip down memory lane. I was horrified at how awful this version smells. I have a nose that doesn't forget, and I KNOW the Lutèce by Dana is NOT the Lutèce I wore and loved so much. It was about as good as the "If you like Houbigant Lutèce you'll love Dana Lutèce..." Not so much. It smelled like a mixture of Chantilly and soured Mariella Burani.

This is very similar to Ombre Rose but Ombre Rose has a beautiful dry down which lasts a long time whereas Lutece is only great when first sprayed.Tip: Lutece sprayed on clothes is better than when it is sprayed on skin, at least in my case.
On the whole, I find Lutece more "chemical" smelling than Ombre Rose. Apparently, "Lutece" was the old name for the city of Paris.

i just got a vintage bottle of this perfume. very nice spicy floral. drys to a fragrant light spice powder. very feminine and light after it dries. i enjoy it.

Lutece is a very powdery floral. I had to have it but quickly tired of it. I did the same with Vanderbilt, from memory another powdery floral. Already 20 years ago or more! I just tried Naughty Alice by Vivienne Westwood and it took me straight back to the above two. Powdery fragrances just aren't my thing it seems.

always loved this perfume. dried to a powdery floral on my skin. the lily of the valley would peek thru on me. i wore it often in the 80's and enjoyed it.

Loved that scent when I was a teenager. Then I found Ombre rose by jean charles Brosseau that smells identical on me but more refined.
A great young woman fragrance.

Out of all the Houbigant's this one is my absolute favorite! I don't ware it as a signature scent because it does not last long at all-cost cutting measures like women are too stupid to figure it out! But this is a mellow soft very powdery scent. Good for refreshing your bed or pillows because it disapates so easily but this is a beautiful scent.

Lutece has been one of my favorites ever since it came out and I still get compliments when I wear it. It was different than all the Oscars', Giorgios and Obsessions of the 80's and is still a beautiful frag. To say it is a "dead" scent is just ridiculous. It's unique and can't be worn or appreciated by everyone. The fact that it's reasonably priced is my good fortune!

This perfume can be found on the internet. "DANA" sells it now instead of Houbigant. Seen it on sell.

lush- like baby powder in a perfume. i discovered when i was about 12 and have remembered it and searched for it (often to no avail) ever since
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