Fragrance Du Bois Lucius Fragrance Samples | Authentic Decants (3ml, 5ml, 10ml)

Top Notes

• Bergamot
• Mandarin
• Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

• Cedarwood
• Orange Flower

Base Notes

• Tonka
• Vetiver
• Dry Amber

The structured notes above follow the current Fragrance Du Bois product-specific olfactive pyramid. Separate brand marketing for Lucius also references a smoked-leather impression, but leather is not listed in the current official pyramid and is therefore not included as a structured note here.

Lucius opens with a sharp, clean citrus character from bergamot and mandarin. Pink pepper introduces a controlled spicy accent that keeps the opening energetic without turning heavily peppery.

As the fragrance develops, cedarwood becomes more prominent and gives Lucius its dry, polished woody backbone. Orange flower adds brightness and a subtle aromatic-floral contrast that keeps the heart from becoming overly dense.

The drydown brings together earthy vetiver, smooth tonka, and dry amber. The result is fresh and woody at first, then progressively warmer and slightly sweeter without losing the clean, structured character of the opening.

Lucius is the fresher and more streamlined expression. Its official Fresh Woody structure centers on bergamot, mandarin, pink pepper, cedarwood, orange flower, tonka, vetiver, and dry amber.

Lucius Maximus is Fragrance Du Bois' later evolution of the Lucius concept and moves in a richer Gourmand Woody direction. It adds bitter orange to the citrus opening, introduces coffee, Mahonial™, and Georgywood™ in the heart, and develops into Madagascar vanilla, tonka bean, cypriol, vetiver, and Akigalawood™.

If you prefer a brighter citrus-and-cedar profile with a clean woody drydown, Lucius is the more direct choice. Lucius Maximus adds noticeably darker gourmand, coffee, vanilla, and modern woody facets for a richer interpretation.

The combination of citrus, pink pepper, cedarwood, vetiver, and dry amber gives Lucius a versatile profile that can work for professional settings, dinners, social occasions, evenings, travel, and everyday wear.

Its bright citrus opening makes it approachable during spring and warmer weather, while cedarwood, tonka, vetiver, and amber provide enough depth for fall and cooler evenings. Application can be adjusted according to climate and setting.

Longevity, projection, and sillage can vary depending on skin chemistry, application, climate, and environment.

Lucius combines several familiar fragrance ideas—citrus freshness, aromatic spice, cedarwood, vetiver, tonka, and amber—in a polished Fresh Woody structure. Sampling allows you to see how its balance of freshness, dryness, warmth, and subtle sweetness develops on your skin.

A Lucius sample is especially useful if you enjoy modern woody fragrances but want to determine whether its cedarwood, dry amber, and vetiver character fits your preferences before purchasing a full bottle.

A larger Lucius travel-size decant provides additional applications while remaining convenient for work, travel, evenings out, and fragrance rotation.

• 3ml Sample: Approximately 25–30 sprays
• 5ml Travel Spray: Approximately 40–50 sprays
• 10ml Travel Spray: Approximately 85–100 sprays
• 30ml: Approximately 250–300 sprays

Spray counts are estimates and may vary slightly depending on the atomizer and how each spray is applied.

Each Lucius decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is transferred from an authentic original bottle. The fragrance is not diluted, reformulated, or intentionally altered.

Each order is hand-filled into a glass atomizer and carefully packaged for convenient application, storage, and travel.

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Are these authentic Fragrance Du Bois Lucius samples?

Yes. Each Lucius sample or decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is transferred from an authentic original Fragrance Du Bois bottle.

What does Fragrance Du Bois Lucius smell like?

Lucius is a fresh woody fragrance that opens with bergamot, mandarin, and pink pepper before developing into cedarwood and orange flower. Tonka, vetiver, and dry amber give the drydown a warmer, earthier, and slightly sweet finish.

Is Lucius fresh?

Yes. Fragrance Du Bois officially classifies Lucius as Fresh Woody, and bergamot and mandarin provide a clear citrus freshness in the opening.

Is Lucius sweet?

Lucius has some restrained sweetness from tonka and amber, but its overall character is balanced by citrus, cedarwood, pink pepper, and vetiver rather than being primarily gourmand.

Is Lucius woody?

Yes. Cedarwood is one of its defining heart notes, while vetiver and dry amber reinforce the woody and earthy character of the drydown.

Is Lucius spicy?

Pink pepper gives the opening a noticeable but controlled spicy accent. The fragrance remains more citrusy and woody than heavily spice-driven.

Does Lucius contain oud?

Oud is not listed in the current official Fragrance Du Bois olfactive pyramid for Lucius. Its woody structure instead emphasizes cedarwood, vetiver, and dry amber.

Is Lucius a men's fragrance?

Fragrance Du Bois describes Lucius as its first male-focused fragrance. Fragrance preferences are personal, however, and anyone who enjoys its citrus, cedarwood, vetiver, and amber profile can wear it.

Is Lucius good for the office?

Its clean citrus, cedarwood, and vetiver character can work well in professional settings when applied appropriately for a shared indoor environment.

Is Lucius good for summer?

The bergamot, mandarin, pink pepper, and fresh woody character make Lucius suitable for warm-weather wear, particularly with moderate application. Its warmer tonka and amber drydown also gives it flexibility beyond summer.

What seasons are best for Lucius?

Lucius is versatile enough for much of the year. Its citrus opening works naturally in spring and summer, while cedarwood, vetiver, tonka, and amber make it comfortable during fall and cooler evenings as well.

What is the difference between Lucius and Lucius Maximus?

Lucius is a Fresh Woody fragrance centered on citrus, cedarwood, vetiver, tonka, and dry amber. Lucius Maximus is a richer Gourmand Woody evolution with bitter orange, coffee, vanilla, tonka, Akigalawood™, cypriol, and additional modern woody materials.

Which is fresher: Lucius or Lucius Maximus?

Based on Fragrance Du Bois' official formulas and classifications, Lucius is the fresher of the two. Lucius Maximus develops in a darker, richer gourmand direction with coffee and vanilla.

What is a fragrance decant?

A fragrance decant is authentic fragrance transferred from an original full-size bottle into a smaller independent atomizer. It allows you to sample the fragrance or carry a convenient travel size without purchasing the manufacturer's full bottle.

Is Lucius diluted?

No. The Lucius transferred into each Bluegrass Fragrance Company decant is not diluted, reformulated, or intentionally altered.

Is the original Fragrance Du Bois bottle included?

No. This listing is for an independently prepared Lucius sample or travel-size decant. The original Fragrance Du Bois retail bottle and manufacturer packaging are not included unless specifically stated otherwise.

Is Lucius suitable for travel?

The smaller sample and travel-size atomizers are convenient for travel and everyday carrying. Always follow applicable airline and transportation rules for liquids.