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Illuminare 2019

7.8 / 10 26 Ratings
A popular perfume by Vince Camuto for women, released in 2019. The scent is floral-woody. It is being marketed by Parlux Ltd..
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Main accords

Floral
Woody
Fresh
Fruity
Citrus

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Plum blossomPlum blossom BergamotBergamot Honey pomeloHoney pomelo
Heart Notes Heart Notes
OsmanthusOsmanthus MagnoliaMagnolia Red roseRed rose
Base Notes Base Notes
CedarwoodCedarwood MuskMusk SuedeSuede Tonka beanTonka bean

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Scent
7.826 Ratings
Longevity
6.023 Ratings
Sillage
6.020 Ratings
Bottle
8.337 Ratings
Value for money
8.412 Ratings
Submitted by OPomone · last update on 09/23/2025.
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Interesting Facts
The face of the advertising campaign is model Jasmine Sanders.

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Raketchen73

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Raketchen73
Very helpful Review 15  
Vince who???
"Well, today you smell really good."

My husband rarely comments on my perfume obsession. To be honest, I only remember one single time 18 years ago when we met. I was wearing Ambre Narguilé and he was keen on me. So that doesn’t really count. Still, I have to agree with him. The scent I swapped for here in the forum is really beautiful. A fruity-bitter pomelo dances past a magnolia by bright red rose beds. Later, warm wood and soft musk join in. So far, so unremarkable. One has smelled something like this a thousand times before. Or have they? I can’t help it but this time my beloved scent dyslexic is right. This fresh, harmonious fragrance is somehow particularly well done; it has a magic to it, as Hesse beautifully wrote in "Stufen."

Vince Camuto? My backmost brain fold leads me to the wardrobe. And there it hangs. Surely for the last 15 years. A long halter-neck dress in subtle orange, brown, and green tones, held by a golden collar. I have only ever worn it on beach vacations. And I loved it there. Boracay Island, Mykonos, or Norderney - Vince Camuto was always there. Out of curiosity, I google the good man. A passionate shoe designer with Sicilian roots who built a fashion empire with various brands. Much more well-known in the USA than in Europe. Mr. Camuto passed away almost 10 years ago. In the photos, he looks about how I imagine Gianni Versace would look if he were still alive. What can you do? I assume Vince Illuminare has never been smelled anyway. But it just fits surprisingly perfectly with the summer dress.

At the end of the month, the fragrance and the dress will accompany me to the Algarve, that much is certain. Let’s see if the scent dyslexic will be inspired to give a third compliment in this life.
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Flossi

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Flossi
Helpful Review 6  
Astringent
A cool, zesty fresh scent, with woody notes in the drydown. In the top note, the pomelo takes center stage for my nose, followed by a creamy magnolia. I can't perceive the rose, while the base consists of cedar with a hint of musk, and very faintly some leather at the back/bottom.

At the moment, in warm temperatures, it's my favorite; the scent gives me a fresh start to the day and helps me center myself. The sillage is OK, and the longevity on clothing and hair is still noticeable after 10 hours, while on the skin, I would say it's finished after 6 hours. However, I have very dry skin and often don't apply lotion at the moment because it bothers me to slather it on in the morning with the hot temperatures.

That said, I really like this Vince Camuto a lot; if you're interested, also try the Homme Eau de Toilette - a more masculine scent, which I love on my husband.

No one really talks about the Vince Camuto brand in the German-speaking area. I believe it's worth exploring beyond the hype; you might be surprised.
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FrauMieze

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FrauMieze
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Pure Joy of Life
A fragrance that conveys joy of life? Yes, it exists, I had some under my nose, and Illuminare is one such scent.

It smells wonderfully fruity, is bubbly, lively, cheeky, and fresh. What conveys more joy of life than these qualities?

....Imagine you are on a warm spring day in a blooming garden full of plum trees. The plum blossoms exude an enchanting scent that captivates you immediately. You can almost feel the joy of life that hangs in the air.

Suddenly, a fresh breeze picks up and brings the scent of bergamot and pomelo with it. These fruity aromas blend with the sweet smell of the plum blossoms, making your heart leap with joy. You feel alive and instantly in a good mood.

Then, from a distant garden, a hint of magnolia, osmanthus, and red roses drifts over. These flowers mix into the prevailing melange and merge into a cheerful composition without allowing these rather dominant blooms to take center stage.
The day progresses, you enjoy the atmosphere and mood, absorbing every little bit of it. Nothing is more valuable than joy of life and feelings of happiness.

After the fruity and floral notes have made their impact, the fragrance slowly transforms. Cedarwood, tonka bean, and suede come into play, giving the magic in the air a spicy-soft and woody base. You can almost feel how the energy and joy of life transform into a warm and cozy atmosphere. On the horizon, a mountain of musk clouds builds up, crowning it all....

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Illuminare is such a wonderful fragrance that radiates pure joy of life and feelings of happiness for me. I love that.
It resembles Phytomineral quite a bit and could also be a sister to "Violet Eyes | Elizabeth Taylor." It definitely goes in a very pleasing direction and has immediately landed on my wish list.
H+S are good. Price is just as well. I find the bottle very pretty.
It was a lovely surprise, the Illuminare.
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It's lovely. Citrus notes, zesty, moderately sweet flowers, on pencil cedar and light musk. Timeless and elegant.
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Not only the bottle is striking, but also the scent: citrus top notes, fruity osmanthus, plus a hint of suede on a musk base.
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Delicate yet full watercolor flowers with a subtle fruity note. Slightly citrusy. A feminine all-rounder without much fuss. Absolutely lovely!
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Fresh, cheerful blossoms in the spring breeze, the citrus note turns summery-sweet, deepening, magnolia ripens, revealing bright autumn branches.
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Very lovely summer scent
fruity, cheerful, fresh
& then a spicy-fine floral breeze
on a fluffy cedar-musk mix
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I'm totally smitten
Sweet fruits fall on cedarwood
Delicate yet always present
Compliments included
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Delicate, unsweet dark fruit. A bit woody, velvety, yet cool. My skin drinks in the scent, barely noticeable. Maybe spray on more generously.
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Sour-floral, a walk past apple and pomelo fruits with magnolia, later a warm cedar grove with suede vibes.
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Good mood guarantee - starts very fresh, then slightly fruity-floral, no rose in my opinion. A mix of don't cry for me + Pivoine suzhou with top H/S.
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Really pretty fresh scent. Fruity-floral, a bit woody later. Very friendly and not boring at all for a great price and a lovely bottle.
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