Fragrance comparison

Alga vs Eau Illuminee

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 23 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

2 wins

Alga

Luxodor

4.899 votes

Rank #35,103 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Eau Illuminee

Parfums DelRae

3.4871 votes

Rank #22,726 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alga takes 2 of 3 categories.

Alga
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.
Eau Illuminee
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alga2/3

Eau Illuminee1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alga
Sillage & projection: Alga
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Illuminee

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AlgaLuxodor

Eau IllumineeParfums DelRae

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 2%Want 74%

3.48/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

89%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

21%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

35%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage95

♥ Love / hate97

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityAlga

SillageAlga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

green83%

lavender74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, lavender and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LavenderBasilBergamot

Heart

AppleClovesCinnamonGeranium

Base

VanillaLabdanumMuskOakmossPatchouliCedar

Top20-30 mins

BergamotBasilGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderOrris

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossLabdanumTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Basil, Bergamot and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Eau Illuminee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer86

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex33

Women22

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,726

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerEau IllumineeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alga opens with aromatic lavender, basil, and bergamot, then turns warmer and spicier as apple, clove, cinnamon, and geranium come through. The dry-down leans smooth and fuller, with vanilla, labdanum, musk, oakmoss, patchouli, and cedar giving it a sweet, musky, woody base. It reads like a bold unisex scent with a sl…

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Eau Illuminee cuts through the air like chilled herbal tonic. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bitter bergamot rind and crushed garden basil leaves. It awakens your senses instantly. Within ten minutes, clean French lavender and powdery orris root take over the core, smoothing away the raw herbal bite. The ba…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alga or Eau Illuminee?

Alga takes 2 of 3 categories. Alga is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes; Eau Illuminee is rated 3.48/5 from 71 votes. Choose Alga for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Eau Illuminee for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alga or Eau Illuminee?

Alga lasts longest (Alga 87/100, Eau Illuminee 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alga or Eau Illuminee?

Alga projects furthest (Alga 95/100, Eau Illuminee 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alga and Eau Illuminee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, lavender and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Basil, Bergamot and Labdanum.

Is Alga or Eau Illuminee better for summer or winter?

Alga suits evening wear; Eau Illuminee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alga and Eau Illuminee?

Alga has top notes of Lavender, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Apple, Cloves, Cinnamon and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Labdanum, Musk and Oakmoss. Eau Illuminee has top notes of Bergamot, Basil and Green Notes, heart notes of Lavender and Orris, a base of Oakmoss, Labdanum and Tonka Bean.