Dark Caviar vs Lumina Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Dark CaviarChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lumina BlackChoose it for a leather and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dark Caviar2/5
Lumina Black2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Lumina Black
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Dark Caviar
- Value for money
- Dark Caviar
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lumina Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dark CaviarParis ElyseesLumina BlackStella DustinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.48/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 49%Had 9%Want 42%
4.11/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%
Category winnerLumina BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
38%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
19%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
50%Love
28%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageDark Caviar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark CaviarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla92%
iris84%
tuberose77%
warm spicy69%
white floral61%
leather100%
tobacco92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
animalic69%
smoky61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
TobaccoRum
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseIrisLeather
Base5 to 8 hours
BenzoinTonka BeanGuaiac Wood
Top
SpicesTobacco LeafRum
Heart
LeatherIrisTuberose
Base
Tonka BeanBenzoinGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesRum, Tuberose, Iris and Leather. Durations are only published for Dark Caviar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer0
Fall47
Winter100
Day23
Night100
Spring18
Summer12
Fall65
Winter100
Day23
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#65,904
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,184
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLumina BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDark Caviar by Paris Elysees is an oriental spicy fragrance for men that blends warm boozy notes with dark woods and smooth florals. The scent opens with a rich pour of rum and dry tobacco, creating an immediate warmth that feels substantial and direct. As it settles, powdery iris and white floral tuberose soften a st…
Reviews →Stella Dustin Lumina Black delivers an inviting blast of dark rum, fiery spices, and rich tobacco leaf right from the first spray. As it settles onto warm skin, the sharp boozy edge softens into smooth jacket leather, powdery iris, and creamy tuberose petals that add depth without turning floral. The base anchors the …
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, Dark Caviar or Lumina Black?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Dark Caviar is rated 3.48/5 from 21 votes; Lumina Black is rated 4.11/5 from 18 votes. Choose Dark Caviar for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lumina Black for a leather and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Dark Caviar or Lumina Black?
They last about the same: Dark Caviar 72/100, Lumina Black 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Dark Caviar or Lumina Black?
Dark Caviar projects furthest (Dark Caviar 64/100, Lumina Black 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dark Caviar and Lumina Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rum, Tuberose, Iris and Leather.
Is Dark Caviar or Lumina Black better for summer or winter?
Dark Caviar suits evening wear; Lumina Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dark Caviar and Lumina Black?
Dark Caviar has top notes of Tobacco and Rum, heart notes of Tuberose, Iris and Leather, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Guaiac Wood. Lumina Black has top notes of Spices, Tobacco Leaf and Rum, heart notes of Leather, Iris and Tuberose, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Guaiac Wood.
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