Fragrance comparison

Baruffa vs Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 95 ratings analysed

5 wins

Baruffa

Atkinsons

4.2139 votes

Rank #17,319 AmberFloral

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum

Molton Brown

4.0556 votes

Rank #15,231 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baruffa takes 5 of 7 categories.

Baruffa
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Baruffa5/7

Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum2/7

Ratings & consensus: Baruffa
Community sentiment: Baruffa
Longevity: Baruffa
Sillage & projection: Baruffa
Value for money: Baruffa
Versatility: Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaruffaAtkinsons

Flora Luminare Eau de ParfumMolton Brown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 21%Had 47%Want 32%

4.05/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 42%Had 5%Want 53%

Category winnerBaruffaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

36%Love

41%Like

16%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerBaruffaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBaruffa

SillageBaruffa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value46

Category winnerBaruffaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

woody61%

white floral100%

woody91%

yellow floral83%

citrus74%

sweet65%

fruity56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCassisStar AnisePetitgrainRed AppleAldehydes

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootNeroliLily-of-the-ValleyAfrican Orange Flower

Base

OlibanumFrench labdanum

Top

Mandarin OrangeBitter AlmondPetitgrainOlibanum

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineTiare FlowerNeroliRose

Base

SandalwoodMateMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer30

Fall90

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer62

Fall95

Winter43

Day100

Night86

Category winnerFlora Luminare Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#15,231

PerfumerMaïa Lernout

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerFlora Luminare Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baruffa is an airy, bright floral aldehyde with a very Italian vintage character. It opens sharp, sparkling and green, moves through apple, florals and spice, then settles into a warmer incense and labdanum drydown. It often comes across lively rather than heavy, with a textured 1980s style that many wearers still fin…

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Molton Brown Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum opens with bright mandarin orange and a creamy touch of bitter almond that instantly softens the bright citrus sparkle. The heart unfolds into a lush bouquet of tropical tiare flower, creamy ylang-ylang, and sweet jasmine petals that feel warm, sun-drenched, and golden. As it …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Baruffa or Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum?

Baruffa takes 5 of 7 categories. Baruffa is rated 4.21/5 from 39 votes; Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum is rated 4.05/5 from 56 votes. Choose Baruffa for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baruffa or Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum?

Baruffa lasts longest (Baruffa 80/100, Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baruffa or Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum?

Baruffa projects furthest (Baruffa 76/100, Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baruffa and Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Neroli.

Is Baruffa or Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Baruffa is the stronger pick. Baruffa suits evening wear; Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baruffa and Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum?

Baruffa has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Star Anise and Petitgrain, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Olibanum and French labdanum. Flora Luminare Eau de Parfum has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bitter Almond, Petitgrain and Olibanum, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Tiare Flower and Neroli, a base of Sandalwood, Mate, Musk and Cedar.