Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.3 vs Luminescence

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

Cereus No.3

Cereus

3.6929 votes

Rank #21,914 FloralCitrus

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61%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Luminescence

Oriflame

4.05132 votes

Rank #23,182 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luminescence takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cereus No.3
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Luminescence
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cereus No.31/7

Luminescence6/7

Ratings & consensus: Luminescence
Community sentiment: Luminescence
Longevity: Luminescence
Sillage & projection: Luminescence
Value for money: Luminescence
Versatility: Luminescence
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cereus No.3

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No.3Cereus

LuminescenceOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 47%Had 20%Want 33%

4.05/ 5 · 132 votes

Have 52%Had 25%Want 22%

Category winnerLuminescenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

33%Love

51%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

132 votes

Category winnerLuminescenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLuminescence

SillageLuminescence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value70

Category winnerLuminescenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus83%

fresh65%

rose48%

musky30%

citrus100%

floral90%

woody80%

fresh70%

amber60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both floral, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaPeonyJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

Musk

Top

CitrusesBergamotApple Blossom

Heart

FreesiaJasminePeony

Base

White WoodsAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Peony, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Cereus No.3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night21

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night67

Category winnerLuminescenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

Men2

Unisex8

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#23,182

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCereus No.3Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cereus No.3 delivers an energetic splash of sharp citruses that quickly broadens into a lush bouquet of magnolia, pink peony, and clean jasmine. The first spritz greets you with an intense burst of tart lemon and grapefruit zest before calming down into dewy floral petals. It is crisp, feminine, and undeniably sunny. …

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Luminescence by Oriflame opens with sharp bergamot and tart citruses before settling into fresh apple blossom and peony. The base introduces white woods and amber, giving the light fruity core a surprisingly cozy finish. It suits crisp autumn afternoons, casual campus days, and low-key evening outings.

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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, Cereus No.3 or Luminescence?

Luminescence takes 6 of 7 categories. Cereus No.3 is rated 3.69/5 from 29 votes; Luminescence is rated 4.05/5 from 132 votes. Choose Cereus No.3 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Luminescence for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.3 or Luminescence?

Luminescence lasts longest (Luminescence 64/100, Cereus No.3 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.3 or Luminescence?

Luminescence projects furthest (Luminescence 63/100, Cereus No.3 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.3 and Luminescence smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Peony, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Cereus No.3 or Luminescence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cereus No.3 is the stronger pick. For winter, Luminescence is the stronger pick. Cereus No.3 suits daytime wear; Luminescence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No.3 and Luminescence?

Cereus No.3 has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Magnolia, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Musk. Luminescence has top notes of Citruses, Bergamot and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Peony, a base of White Woods, Amber and Musk.