
Lux Opulent captures the citrus-forward opening and rose-blackcurrant heart of Richwood reasonably well, with the woody-vanilla base providing adequate depth. However, the clone tends to soften the patchouli's earthy character slightly and may lack some of the original's subtle labdanum sweetness, resulting in a marginally less complex finish.
The clone performs comparably in projection and longevity but exhibits a slightly smoother, less textured base; Dua's interpretation prioritizes accessibility over the original's sophisticated spice-mineral nuances.