Active vs Luciano
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Luciano takes 3 of 4 categories.
ActiveChoose it for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
LucianoChoose it for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Active1/4
Luciano3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Luciano
- Sillage & projection
- Luciano
- Value for money
- Active
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Luciano
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ActivePROUDLucianoLuciano PavarottiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 63%Had 25%Want 13%
4.17/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate78%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
62%Love
19%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLuciano
SillageLuciano
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerActiveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
violet61%
aromatic100%
violet92%
powdery84%
citrus77%
lavender69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both powdery, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotNutmeg
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderVioletPear
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanMuskSandalwood
Top
LavenderGalbanumTarragonTangerineRosemaryBergamotOrangeLemon
Heart
VioletNutmegCloves
Base
CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanIncenseMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender and Violet. Durations are only published for Active, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer53
Fall53
Winter20
Day100
Night43
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,260
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,616
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerLucianoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotActive by PROUD delivers an approachable blend of crisp citrus, gentle spices, and soothing powdery florals. Right from the initial spray, zesty bergamot mixes with a pinch of grated nutmeg before relaxing into a soft heart of French lavender, sweet violet petals, and subtle pear. The scent glides into a warm, cozy ba…
Reviews →Luciano by Luciano Pavarotti is an aromatic fougere that captures the classic, crisp spirit of late 90s masculine perfumery. Built on a bright opening of lavender, rosemary, and citrus, it evolves into a balanced heart of violet and spice. It is a refined, approachable choice for everyday wear during the spring months…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Active or Luciano?
Luciano takes 3 of 4 categories. Active is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; Luciano is rated 4.17/5 from 44 votes. Choose Active for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Luciano for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Active or Luciano?
Luciano lasts longest (Luciano 71/100, Active 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Active or Luciano?
Luciano projects furthest (Luciano 63/100, Active 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Active and Luciano smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender and Violet.
Is Active or Luciano better for summer or winter?
Active suits evening wear; Luciano suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Active and Luciano?
Active has top notes of Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Pear, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood. Luciano has top notes of Lavender, Galbanum, Tarragon and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg and Cloves, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Incense.
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