Question 1

What's the difference between Dear John and Karma?

Accepted Answer

Dear John is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Lush (2004) dominated by Woody accords. Karma is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Lush (1995) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 5 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Citrus.

Question 2

Which is better, Dear John or Karma?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dear John scores 3.92/5 vs Karma at 4.10/5. Karma's standout strength: Bright, prominent citrus opening (especially orange). The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Dear John and Karma smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Karma: Lush Karma receives mixed community reception, primarily praised as an affordable daily wear with a pleasant warm spice and citrus profile.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Dear John or Karma?

Accepted Answer

Karma: Limited discussion of longevity and projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Dear John vs Karma?

Accepted Answer

Dear John scores highest for fall wear; Karma scores highest for fall wear. Dear John leans daytime, Karma leans daytime.

Dear John vs Karma

Comparison Summary

Unique to Karma (10)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Karma

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Attribute	Dear John	Karma
Brand	Lush	Lush
Year	2004	1995
Rating	3.92	4.10
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	10