Fragrance comparison

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure vs Luciano

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 440 ratings analysed

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure

Serge Lutens

3.63396 votes

Rank #5,813 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Luciano

Luciano Pavarotti

4.1744 votes

Rank #9,678 AromaticViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luciano takes 4 of 5 categories.

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Luciano
Choose it for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure1/5

Luciano4/5

Ratings & consensus: Luciano
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Luciano
Sillage & projection: Luciano
Value for money: Luciano
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Des Clous Pour Une Pelure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Des Clous Pour Une PelureSerge Lutens

LucianoLuciano Pavarotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 396 votes

4.17/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

Category winnerLucianoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

62%Love

19%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityLuciano

SillageLuciano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value77

Category winnerLucianoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

sweet48%

floral30%

aromatic100%

violet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange

Heart

Cloves

Base

Nutmeg

Top

LavenderGalbanumTarragonTangerineRosemaryBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

VioletNutmegCloves

Base

CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanIncenseMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Cloves and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer53

Fall53

Winter20

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex68

Women6

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews82

Overall rank#9,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerDes Clous Pour Une PelureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure by Serge Lutens is a striking aromatic spicy fragrance for everyone. Centered on the raw, zesty character of orange peel and the sharp bite of cloves, this scent avoids traditional sweetness. It is a bold, modern choice for those who want a fragrance that feels crisp and spicy during cool aut…

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Luciano by Luciano Pavarotti is an aromatic fougere that captures the classic, crisp spirit of late 90s masculine perfumery. Built on a bright opening of lavender, rosemary, and citrus, it evolves into a balanced heart of violet and spice. It is a refined, approachable choice for everyday wear during the spring months…

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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, Des Clous Pour Une Pelure or Luciano?

Luciano takes 4 of 5 categories. Des Clous Pour Une Pelure is rated 3.63/5 from 396 votes; Luciano is rated 4.17/5 from 44 votes. Choose Des Clous Pour Une Pelure for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Luciano for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Des Clous Pour Une Pelure or Luciano?

Luciano lasts longest (Luciano 71/100, Des Clous Pour Une Pelure 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Des Clous Pour Une Pelure or Luciano?

Luciano projects furthest (Luciano 63/100, Des Clous Pour Une Pelure 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Des Clous Pour Une Pelure and Luciano smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Cloves and Nutmeg.

Is Des Clous Pour Une Pelure or Luciano better for summer or winter?

Luciano suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Des Clous Pour Une Pelure and Luciano?

Des Clous Pour Une Pelure has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Cloves, a base of Nutmeg. Luciano has top notes of Lavender, Galbanum, Tarragon and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg and Cloves, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Incense.