Blanc Polychrome vs Lightsource
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lightsource takes 5 of 7 categories.
Blanc PolychromeChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.
LightsourceChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Blanc Polychrome2/7
Lightsource5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Lightsource
- Community sentiment
- Lightsource
- Longevity
- Blanc Polychrome
- Sillage & projection
- Blanc Polychrome
- Value for money
- Lightsource
- Versatility
- Lightsource
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lightsource
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Blanc PolychromeAtelier des OrsLightsourceAndrea MaackWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 572 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.01/ 5 · 179 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerLightsourceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
38%Like
19%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
572 votes
40%Love
32%Like
18%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
179 votes
Category winnerLightsourceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlanc Polychrome
SillageBlanc Polychrome
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLightsourceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic86%
musky72%
green58%
amber44%
fruity30%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
rose84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonMandarin OrangeRhubarb
Heart
PetitgrainJasmineLavenderFig
Base
MuskAmbroxanMoss
Notes
LemonPetitgrainFigRosePink PepperBlack PepperStar Jasmine
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLemon, Petitgrain and Fig. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer100
Fall16
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall34
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLightsourceMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,419
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,874
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews27
Category winnerLightsourceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlanc Polychrome opens with a sharp burst of lemon and mandarin orange, accented by a sour streak of rhubarb. The citrus feels juicy and bright right off the atomizer. As the initial splash quiets down, herbal petitgrain and soft lavender emerge to add green structure alongside jasmine and fig leaf. The dry down relie…
Reviews →Andrea Maack Lightsource offers a bright burst of green citrus that feels modern and unconventional. The scent shifts from a sharp lemon opening to a dry, green pepperiness on the skin. It works beautifully for casual daytime wear during the high heat of summer.
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, Blanc Polychrome or Lightsource?
Lightsource takes 5 of 7 categories. Blanc Polychrome is rated 3.87/5 from 572 votes; Lightsource is rated 4.01/5 from 179 votes. Choose Blanc Polychrome for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer. Choose Lightsource for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Blanc Polychrome or Lightsource?
They last about the same: Blanc Polychrome 60/100, Lightsource 58/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Blanc Polychrome or Lightsource?
Blanc Polychrome projects furthest (Blanc Polychrome 51/100, Lightsource 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blanc Polychrome and Lightsource smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Lemon, Petitgrain and Fig.
Is Blanc Polychrome or Lightsource better for summer or winter?
For summer, Blanc Polychrome is the stronger pick. For winter, Lightsource is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blanc Polychrome and Lightsource?
Blanc Polychrome has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Rhubarb, heart notes of Petitgrain, Jasmine, Lavender and Fig, a base of Musk, Ambroxan and Moss. Lightsource features Lemon, Petitgrain, Fig, Rose and Pink Pepper.
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