Fragrance comparison

Duffy Duck vs Luminescence for Him

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Duffy Duck

Zara

3.003 votes

Rank #60,613 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Luminescence for Him

Ajmal

4.1513 votes

Rank #31,393 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luminescence for Him takes 2 of 2 categories.

Duffy Duck
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.
Luminescence for Him
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Duffy Duck0/2

Luminescence for Him2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Duffy DuckZara

Luminescence for HimAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 16%Had 11%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

46%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value81

Category winnerLuminescence for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

earthy77%

citrus65%

lavender53%

fresh spicy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

amber69%

lavender61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Lavender

Base

Vetiver

Top

AppleBergamot

Heart

GeraniumLavender

Base

AmberVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer89

Fall67

Winter22

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#31,393

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLuminescence for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Duffy Duck offers an incredibly straightforward take on clean, daily wearability. Built around a simple trio of notes, it pairs sharp bergamot with clean lavender before settling into an earthy vetiver base. The result is a light, breezy scent that feels comfortable during warm spring mornings and casual office d…

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Ajmal Luminescence for Him is a fresh, aromatic woody scent that opens crisp and bright, with apple and bergamot up front. In the heart, clean lavender and geranium bring a barbershop style polish, before a warm amber, musky vetiver base settles in. It reads modern, tidy, and easy to wear, especially if you like citr…

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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, Duffy Duck or Luminescence for Him?

Luminescence for Him takes 2 of 2 categories. Duffy Duck is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Luminescence for Him is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Duffy Duck for a aromatic and woody character. Choose Luminescence for Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Duffy Duck and Luminescence for Him smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is Duffy Duck or Luminescence for Him better for summer or winter?

Duffy Duck suits evening wear; Luminescence for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Duffy Duck and Luminescence for Him?

Duffy Duck has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vetiver. Luminescence for Him has top notes of Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium and Lavender, a base of Amber, Vetiver and Musk.