Fragrance comparison

Chypre 1942 vs Lucent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 251 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chypre 1942

Nobile 1942

4.11241 votes

Rank #7,234 White FloralAmber

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Lucent

Silke Wilhelm I.

3.8610 votes

Rank #24,154 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypre 1942 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Chypre 1942
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Lucent
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chypre 19423/3

Lucent0/3

Ratings & consensus: Chypre 1942
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Chypre 1942
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chypre 1942

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chypre 1942Nobile 1942

LucentSilke Wilhelm I.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 241 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%

Category winnerChypre 1942Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

241 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageChypre 1942

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fruity69%

rose61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

African Orange FlowerBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineStyraxTuberoseRose

Base

Tonka BeanAmberPatchouliSandalwoodVanille

Top

Blood OrangeMandarin OrangeTangerineBlack CurrantVioletMarigoldHyacinth

Heart

OsmanthusJasmineTuberoseRoseMagnoliaPatchouliHeliotrope

Base

SandalwoodOpoponaxStyraxIncenseBenzoinTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Styrax and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,234

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#24,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerChypre 1942Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chypre 1942 opens with bright bergamot and African orange flower before settling into a dense, honeyed heart of tuberose and jasmine. Formulated by perfumer Marie Duchêne for Nobile 1942, the composition anchors resinous styrax over a rich base of tonka bean, amber, and patchouli. Despite the vintage name, this bottl…

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Lucent is a warm floral amber with a bright citrus opening and a soft, powdery core. Blood orange, mandarin and black currant give it lift at first, then tuberose, jasmine and rose settle into a richer base of benzoin, incense, tonka and sandalwood. It reads classic rather than trendy, with a polished, feminine style …

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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, Chypre 1942 or Lucent?

Chypre 1942 takes 3 of 3 categories. Chypre 1942 is rated 4.11/5 from 241 votes; Lucent is rated 3.86/5 from 10 votes. Choose Chypre 1942 for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Lucent for a floral and white floral character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Chypre 1942 or Lucent?

Chypre 1942 projects furthest (Chypre 1942 67/100, Lucent 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypre 1942 and Lucent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Styrax and Tuberose.

Is Chypre 1942 or Lucent better for summer or winter?

Lucent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypre 1942 and Lucent?

Chypre 1942 has top notes of African Orange Flower, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Styrax, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Lucent has top notes of Blood Orange, Mandarin Orange, Tangerine and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Opoponax, Styrax and Incense.