V Canto Lucrethia V

for women and men

V Canto Lucrethia V is a warm Floral with creamy white flowers, vanilla, and spice, made for dressed-up nights and cooler weather wear.

V Canto Lucrethia V

V Canto Lucrethia V

3.38 oz Perfume Extract Spray
$163.00 USD
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V Canto Lucrethia V
$163.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

V Canto Lucrethia V is a rich floral built around creamy jasmine, vanilla warmth, and sweet spice, with pear adding a softer lift instead of a juicy fruit focus. It leans dressy and evening-friendly, especially in cooler weather, and feels more enveloping than airy. With strong longevity and noticeable presence, it suits shoppers who want a sensual, polished scent for dates, nights out, or formal settings rather than casual daytime freshness.

Accords

White Floral
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Amber
Sweet
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A Scent For

This suits someone who likes florals with real depth and wants a scent that feels dressed up, warm, and a little indulgent. It fits confident evening wear better than casual daytime use, and it makes more sense for someone comfortable with sweetness and spice than someone chasing a clean, barely-there fragrance. Many wearers describe it as enveloping and sensual. If you want something crisp, sporty, or understated, this will likely feel too rich.

Occasions

Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal

Seasons

Fall
Fall
Spring
Spring
Winter
Winter

Time

Night
Night

Sillage

Sillage
3/4
Strong

Longevity

Longevity
4/5
Long Lasting

When and Where

Cooler nights are where Lucrethia V makes the most sense, especially in Fall, Winter, and milder Spring weather. It lines up naturally with date nights, evening plans, and formal settings where a fuller floral feels appropriate. The moderate-strong trail gives it presence without turning into a room-filler, but it is still less ideal for hot weather, gym use, or tight office spaces where sweet amber and vanilla can feel too close and heavy.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Laurel Leaf
Laurel Leaf
Linden Blossom
Linden Blossom
Pear
Pear
Petitgrain
Petitgrain
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper

Middle Notes

Amber
Amber
Clove
Clove
Cocoa
Cocoa
Coffee
Coffee
Jasmine
Jasmine

Base Notes

Benzoin
Benzoin
Musk
Musk
Vanilla
Vanilla

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

Bright touches of pear and linden keep the start lively, but this is not a sharp fresh scent. Pink pepper and laurel bring a lightly spiced edge, while petitgrain adds a clean green snap that stops the sweetness from feeling heavy too early. The overall impression is warm, floral, and immediately dressed up, with enough lift to feel inviting rather than dense. It lands more elegant than playful and more cozy than crisp.

How it develops

Once it settles, jasmine moves to the center and gives the fragrance its creamy white-floral body. Coffee and cocoa add a darker, slightly roasted sweetness, while amber and vanilla build a soft, resinous warmth that clings to skin for hours. Clove keeps the heart gently spiced, so it never turns flat or sugary. On skin, it grows fuller and more sensual as it wears, staying rich rather than becoming light or airy.

History

Lucrethia V launched in 2016 from Italian house V Canto, with Paolo Terenzi as perfumer. It sits in the brand’s more dramatic, statement-leaning style, built for shoppers who enjoy expressive florals with warmth, sweetness, and a clearly evening-focused character rather than a simple everyday fresh scent.

Perfumier

Paolo Terenzi

Country of Origin

Italy

Year Created

2016

Our Verdict

Buy it if you want a floral that feels warm, sensual, and clearly meant for evening wear, with strong staying power and a richer finish. Skip it if your taste runs fresh, airy, or very low-key.

The Closest Scents to V Canto Lucrethia V

Lucrethia V is a bold white floral with a rich, gourmand base of cocoa, coffee, and vanilla. This curated selection explores similar territory: opulent white florals anchored by warm, sweet, and spicy accords. Each recommendation shares that lush floral heart but varies in structure, depth, and intensity. Expect creamy vanillas, cozy spices, and amber undertones across a diverse range of modern and classic compositions.

My Way Nectar shares Lucrethia V's lush white floral heart with jasmine and tuberose, plus a vanilla base. Where Lucrethia V adds coffee and cocoa for a darker edge, My Way Nectar stays brighter and fruitier with pear and bergamot top notes. The result is a sweeter, more casual floral that feels lighter and more daytime appropriate, while still offering the creamy vanilla finish that fans of Lucrethia V will appreciate.

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White Floral
Fruity
Vanilla
Musky
Fresh
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office

Good Girl echoes Lucrethia V's rich white floral and vanilla foundation but introduces a striking coffee and almond opening. The base is a complex blend of cacao, praline, and warm spices, creating a gourmand experience that mirrors the cocoa and coffee notes in Lucrethia V. However, Good Girl leans more decisively into sweet, edible territory with its praline and tonka bean, making it a bolder, more decadent option for evening wear.

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White Floral
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Amber
Cacao
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Party
Party

Love, Don't Be Shy shares Lucrethia V's opulent white floral and vanilla profile, with orange blossom and jasmine at the core. Its sugary, candy-like sweetness from caramel and sugar sets it apart from the darker, spiced cocoa and coffee of Lucrethia V. The powdery, musky base adds a soft, romantic finish, making this a more playful, gourmand floral that still feels luxurious and intense.

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Sweet
White Floral
Vanilla
Amber
Powdery
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Party
Party
Dior Addict

Dior Addict

for women
$210.00

Dior Addict centers on jasmine sambac and bourbon vanilla, much like Lucrethia V's white floral and vanilla core. It omits the coffee and cocoa, instead emphasizing a clean, woody sandalwood and tonka bean base. The result is a smoother, more straightforward vanilla floral with a warm amber undertone. It shares the same sensuality but feels less complex and more linear, ideal for those who want the vanilla floral aspect without the gourmand spices.

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Vanilla
White Floral
Sweet
Woody
Amber
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal

Good Girl Legere keeps the white floral and vanilla DNA of Good Girl but lightens the composition with citrusy ylang-ylang and lemon. Compared to Lucrethia V's rich cocoa and coffee, this version is airier and more powdery, with dulce de leche adding a creamy sweetness. The floral heart of jasmine, tuberose, and orange blossom still connects strongly, but the overall feel is softer and more casual, suited for daytime wear.

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White Floral
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Powdery
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Party
Party

Flora Gorgeous Jasmine focuses on jasmine in a fresh, woody context, unlike Lucrethia V's warm, spicy gourmand base. The jasmine sambac is prominent in both, but Gucci's version adds magnolia and a bright citrus opening for a cleaner, more modern feel. The base of benzoin and sandalwood provides a subtle sweetness without the heavy vanilla or coffee. It is a lighter, more casual floral that still satisfies the jasmine lover.

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White Floral
Floral
Fresh
Citrus
Woody
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office

Donna Born in Roma combines jasmine and bourbon vanilla with a fruity black currant opening, creating a sweeter, more youthful profile than Lucrethia V. The warm spicy accord from pink pepper adds a subtle kick, but the absence of cocoa and coffee makes it less dark. The woody guaiac wood base gives structure, making it a versatile option that shares the vanilla floral core but feels more playful and everyday friendly.

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Vanilla
White Floral
Woody
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Everyday
Everyday
Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier

for men
$138.00

Jean Paul Gaultier offers a masculine take on the vanilla and amber base that Lucrethia V fans might enjoy. It features lavender, mint, and aromatic herbs rather than white florals, shifting the focus to a fresh, barbershop style. The vanilla and tonka bean in the base provide a familiar sweetness, but the overall composition is more aromatic and spicy, making it a distinct departure while still sharing a warm, sweet foundation.

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Aromatic
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Everyday
Everyday

Black Opium is a close relative in spirit, with its coffee and vanilla core echoing Lucrethia V's gourmand elements. The white floral heart is less dominant, featuring jasmine but not tuberose or clove. Pink pepper and pear add a fruity sparkle, while the patchouli and cedar base bring a darker, earthier tone. It is more coffee forward and less floral, making it a great choice for those who love the coffee vanilla combination.

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Vanilla
Coffee
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Woody
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Party
Party

Narciso Ambree takes a different approach with a musky, powdery white floral that is lighter than Lucrethia V. It features frangipani and ylang-ylang instead of jasmine and clove, creating a softer, more transparent floral. The amber and cashmeran base adds warmth without the gourmand richness. This is a subtler, more skin scent option that still feels elegant and sophisticated, perfect for those who want a delicate floral with a warm finish.

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White Floral
Musky
Amber
Powdery
Woody
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Everyday
Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office
Diptyque Do Son

Diptyque Do Son

for women and men
$236.00

Do Son is a tuberose forward floral with a clean, musky base, contrasting with Lucrethia V's spicy, gourmand complexity. The tuberose is creamy and lush, supported by pink pepper for a subtle spice, but there is no vanilla or coffee. The benzoin and musk base keeps it soft and airy. It is a purer, more classical floral that showcases the white flower without the heavy accoutrements, ideal for tuberose enthusiasts.

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White Floral
Floral
Musky
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal

Libre Intense blends lavender with orange blossom and jasmine, creating a fougere floral that is quite different from Lucrethia V's gourmand white floral. The vanilla and ambergris base adds warmth, but the aromatic lavender and spicy bergamot give it a bold, modern edge. It shares the white floral and vanilla elements but is more aromatic and less sweet, making it a fresher, more daring alternative.

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Vanilla
Amber
White Floral
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Party
Party