Lucius 35% Extrait perfume by Aromara, inspired by Fragrance Du Bois Lucius Maximus. Coffee, bitter orange, pink pepper, vanilla, tonka. UK-made dupe, 7+ hour wear.
Lucius by Aromara on a pale latte cream to bitter-orange terracotta background with coffee beans, a bitter orange, pink peppercorns, vanilla pods and tonka beans. 35% Extrait, inspired by Fragrance Du Bois Lucius Maximus.
Lucius by Aromara fragrance profile card: woody, citrus, vanilla accords; notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Mandarin; 8 hour longevity, Strong sillage; 35% Extrait, 100,000+ bottles sold, free UK shipping.
Lucius by Aromara: 35% Extrait perfume, the highest strength disclosed in the UK. 7+ hour wear guaranteed, 60-day money-back, made in the UK, 100,000+ bottles sold
Lucius by Aromara reviews: Aromara perfumes rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,485 customer reviews, with 35% Extrait, 7+ hour wear and a 60-day money-back
Lucius 50ml Extrait Spray by Aromara
Lucius 5ml Extrait sample spray by Aromara, clear glass vial, 35% Extrait perfume, 7+ hour wear
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Lucius

Inspired by Lucius Maximus by Fragrance Du Bois

Loved by 50,000+ customersScent family: Gourmand · Woody
£40
50ml

Will it smell the same?

  • “This is as close as it gets.”Yvonne W. · Verified buyer · Vanilla Dust

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  • UK delivery £2.99, free over £45.

Top notesThe first spray

Heart notesOnce it settles

Base notesWhat lingers

Lucius is Aromara's take on Lucius Maximus by Fragrance Du Bois, a coffee gourmand woody. Built at up to 35% Extrait. £40 instead of £320.

Pink pepper, bergamot and bitter orange open it, then it drops fast into roasted coffee and orange flower, over vanilla, tonka bean and dry woods. The citrus opening is a misdirection. Within minutes it is dark coffee and cream, with cypriol and vetiver stopping it turning into pudding.

Up to 35% Extrait. 60-day money-back.

The notes
  • Top: Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Mandarin, Bitter Orange
  • Heart: Coffee, Orange Flower, Cedarwood
  • Base: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cypriol, Vetiver
Why people buy Lucius
  • Up to 35% Extrait, the strongest grade of perfume.
  • 60-day money-back. Not for you? You have 60 days to send it back.
  • Vegan, cruelty-free, UK made.
  • Buy any 2, get the 3rd free.
FAQ

Is Lucius a good dupe of Lucius Maximus?

Lucius matches the coffee, vanilla and dry wood signature of the original, built at up to 35% Extrait. We make it with oils from some of the world's leading fragrance houses, the kind that also make for designer and niche brands. Fragrance Du Bois sell the 100ml at £320.

How is it different from Cafe Romance?

Cafe Romance is our Amore Caffe, sweeter and more chocolatey. Lucius is darker and woodier, closer to black coffee than to a mocha.

Does it really smell of coffee?

Yes, properly roasted coffee rather than a coffee sweet. It is one of the clearest coffee notes we carry.

How long does Lucius last?

Lucius is an Extrait de Parfum, made at up to 35%. How long any scent stays depends on its notes, your skin and the weather: fresh, citrus and aquatic scents lift off sooner, while woods, amber, musk and vanilla stay with you for longer. Spray onto moisturised skin at your pulse points and let it dry without rubbing.

What if I do not like it?

You have 60 days from delivery to decide. Email sales@aromara.co.uk, send the bottle back lightly tested with at least 90% left, and we refund the product price. You pay the return postage.

ConcentrationUp to 35% Extrait
Best wornPulse points, moisturised skin
GenderWomen
Inspired byLucius Maximus by Fragrance Du Bois
Standard UK delivery
Free over £45 (2-3 days)
Next day delivery
Available at checkout
Returns
Accepted

Reviews

4.5/5 from 1,541 aromara reviews

Shop review

“Accurately compares to the 'inspired' and lasts to the end.”

Have tried a few brands who promote longevity of fragrance.. well, I've finally found it !!
Unbelievable 😍
Accurately compares to the 'inspired' and lasts to the end.
Recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Darren M. 10 Sep 2026Bought Men's Discovery Bundle | 5 x 5ml

Reply from aromara

Chasing longevity and never quite getting it is the exact itch we built these to scratch, so this is brilliant to read. Really glad the bundle was the one that finally delivered, Darren.

From aromara customers

  • A lovely scent very close to the OG and dry down and projection 6+ hours and leaves a lovely aroma which you can smell. A great blend and certainly one of the stand out scents offered that provides an all round closeness to the MC OG at a realistic price. Just remember, these blends are made individually so there’s always likely variances on longevity and projection as natural oils and various skin tones.

    Anil J.on Maracuda

  • One word... Amazing!
    Thank you Aromara!

    Andreea S.on Men's Discovery Bundle

  • As a buyer of premium scents I was drawn to the Extrait strength and WOW. The Saffron Secret is a great dupe and I’d go as far as saying identical to MC and the longevity is 6-8hrs and projection is amazing with great compliments. If you’re after scents they are at a fraction of the cost but made with genuine oils and the Aromara Mixologists have created some of the best dupes on the market

    Anil J.on Saffron Secret

  • Stunning fragrance & last all day. Will definitely be purchasing more

    Sally S.on Tonkara

  • Pure perfection! Everything I want in a perfume. The longevity is out of this world!

    Gemma C.on Vanilla Dust

  • Smells amazing. I have a bundle of 3, this one , Nomade and Citrus Oud. All 3 are fantastic.

    Mark W.on L'homme Elixr

  • My new date night fave the vanilla in this is unbelievable and really does last all night

    Richard M.on Altair

  • VANILLA DUST... OMG
    The smell is amazing you wouldn't know rhe difference between Vanilla dust and Vanilla powder.... you don't need to use much as the fragrance is spot on and lasts all day.... so many people ask what fragrance I am wearing and compliment it ..... I can even smell it in the house when I return from being out for a while ..
    Would definitely recommend aromara.
    Will be looking to rider other fragrances again soon

    Shane G.on Vanilla Dust

  • Amazing smell 10/10, this perfume got me more interested in buying more perfumes

    Ahmad I.on Maracuda

  • This is a very powerful and definitely winter fragrance, not for the lose who want a subtle scent, this is out and projecting. The tobacco punches you in the face and this version of the award winning scent is amazing, great work guys.

    Anthony W.on Royal Leaf

  • Stunning scent, absolutely love this.

    Mark W.on Nomade

  • I ordered a few tester sizes of different perfumes. This is my favourite and I will be ordering a full size.

    Gorgeous, just heavenly.

    Joanne D.on Gentle Flow Gold

Price check

Our 50ml, next to the designer original it is inspired by.

Lucius

Lucius

Inspired by Lucius Maximus by Fragrance Du Bois

aromara, 50ml£40

Lucius Maximus, designer original£320

  • Up to 35% Extrait
  • UK-made
  • 60 days to decide

£280 less

than the Lucius Maximus bottle, for a scent in the same family.

aromara is rated 4.5/5 from 1,541 UK reviews

Buy any 2, get 1 free. Three 50ml for £80.

  • Free UK delivery over £45
  • Same-day dispatch before 4pm
  • 60-day guarantee

All aromara fragrances are made in the UK at up to 35% Extrait. 60 days to decide.

Questions

Can't find your answer? Email sales@aromara.co.uk

How long does the scent last?

Every scent wears differently, by design. Fresh, citrus and aquatic scents open bright and lift off sooner. Woods, amber, musk and vanilla stay with you for longer. If every scent lasted the same, they would all smell the same.

Your skin, the weather and how you wear it play a part too. Spray onto moisturised skin at your pulse points and let it dry without rubbing.

What's the concentration?

Up to 35%. Our perfumes are Extrait de Parfum, the strongest grade of perfume, made at up to 35% perfume oil. More oil gives a richer scent, but every scent still wears in its own way: fresh scents stay lighter, rich scents linger.

How does it compare to the original?

Same notes, same accords, at a fraction of the price. We don't claim it's identical (no dupe ever is), but 9 out of 10 customers say they can't tell the difference. Don't believe us? Try it for 60 days.

What sizes do you offer?

Every scent comes in two sizes: a 5ml spray to try it first, and the 50ml spray once you know you love it. Buy any 3 perfumes and the cheapest one is free (sets not included).

What if I don't like it?

You have 60 days from delivery to decide. Email sales@aromara.co.uk, send the bottle back lightly tested with at least 90% left, and we refund the product price. You pay the return postage. How it works

Where is it made?

Made in the UK, small-batch. We're an independent UK brand, not a reseller of foreign-bottled stock.

How fast is delivery?

UK delivery is £2.99, free over £45. Orders placed before 4pm Mon to Fri (or 11am Sat) are dispatched the same day and usually arrive in 2 to 4 working days. Next-day delivery is £3.50, free over £100.

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    Email us within 60 days of delivery and we'll refund the full amount.

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