Fragrance comparison

April 2nd vs Luisa

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

3 wins

April 2nd

Anfasic

5.002 votes

Rank #44,613 RosePowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Luisa

Luisa Spagnoli

3.8637 votes

Rank #45,910 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

April 2nd takes 3 of 3 categories.

April 2nd
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Luisa
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

April 2nd3/3

Luisa0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: April 2nd
Sillage & projection: April 2nd
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: April 2nd

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

April 2ndAnfasic

LuisaLuisa Spagnoli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.86/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 44%Had 19%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

32%Love

41%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityApril 2nd

SillageApril 2nd

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value43

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

powdery83%

citrus65%

floral48%

fruity30%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both rose, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Taif RoseRose Oil

Base

Amber

Top

BergamotCorianderMandarin Orange

Heart

Taif RoseOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

PatchouliMuskCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange and Taif Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring78

Summer78

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,910

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerApril 2ndHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

April 2nd by Anfasic opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange before settling into a dense heart of Taif rose and concentrated rose oil. The base relies on warm amber to anchor the heavy floral bouquet, creating a dry down that leans soft and powdery on skin. This oriental floral scent shines best in cool autumn ai…

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Luisa by Luisa Spagnoli is an oriental floral fragrance for women that blends bright citrus with a rich floral heart. It features top notes of bergamot, coriander, and mandarin orange. The scent settles into a warm, woody base of patchouli, musk, sandalwood, and cedar, creating a balanced, feminine presence suitable f…

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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, April 2nd or Luisa?

April 2nd takes 3 of 3 categories. April 2nd is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Luisa is rated 3.86/5 from 37 votes. Choose April 2nd for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Luisa for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, April 2nd or Luisa?

April 2nd lasts longest (April 2nd 100/100, Luisa 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, April 2nd or Luisa?

April 2nd projects furthest (April 2nd 88/100, Luisa 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do April 2nd and Luisa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and Taif Rose.

Is April 2nd or Luisa better for summer or winter?

Luisa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in April 2nd and Luisa?

April 2nd has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Taif Rose and Rose Oil, a base of Amber. Luisa has top notes of Bergamot, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Taif Rose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood.