
Lux
“Lux by Mona di Orio is a Citrus fragrance for women and men”
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Warmly received so far — a citrus, aromatic composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Lux by Mona di Orio is a Citrus fragrance for women and men. Lux was launched in 2004. The nose behind this fragrance is Mona di Orio. Top notes are Sicilian Lemon and Petitgrain; middle notes are Haitian Vetiver and Cedar; base notes are Bourbon Vanilla, Musk, Siam Benzoin and Amber. Created as Mona’s personal secret passion, Lux is a study on light with precious raw materials that harmoniously develop in her signature olfactory chiaroscuro style. Gently effervescent at the start, the brightness warms into an captivating embrace of sweet and sensual notes that wears close on the skin.Like the sparkle in champagne, radiant notes of Sicilian lemon rise to the surface with the citrusy sweetness of litsea cubeba and bigarade petitgrain, from the bitter orange.The joyous top notes settle into an citrusy earthiness from vetiver and begin to transform into a woody, creamy softness. Mythical Mysore sandalwood and spicy cedarwood shade the woods and bring a lingering sensuality.The comforting warmth of Lux becomes pronounced as precious musks harmonize with resinous amber, boozy sweet notes of Bourbon vanilla and incensy benzoin.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance

Bourbon Vanilla
Derived from the vanilla orchid grown on Bourbon Island, now known as Réunion, Bourbon Vanilla exudes a deep, caramelized sweetness. Its aroma is complex, featuring notes of honey and toasted nuts, with a subtle hint of woodiness that distinguishes it from simpler vanilla extracts.

Musk
Musk, once sourced from the musk deer and now often recreated synthetically, offers an earthy, slightly sweet aroma reminiscent of skin. Its versatility allows it to blend seamlessly into various fragrance families, from oriental to woody, enhancing their depth without overpowering them.

Siam Benzoin
Resin from the Styrax tonkinensis tree in Southeast Asia, Siam benzoin exudes an earthy sweetness, akin to caramelized honey and wood smoke. Its deep amber hue hints at the complexity of its aroma, a blend of balsamic richness and subtle spice.
Designer Mona di Orio
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