Fragrance comparison

Eau Sauvage vs Luminous Noir

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 6,128 ratings analysed

Eau Sauvage

Dior · 1966

4.236,125 votes

Rank #1,356 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Luminous Noir

Patek Maison

4.003 votes

Rank #56,199 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luminous Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eau Sauvage
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Luminous Noir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eau Sauvage1/4

Luminous Noir3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Luminous Noir
Sillage & projection: Luminous Noir
Value for money: Luminous Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Sauvage

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau SauvageDior

Luminous NoirPatek Maison

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 6,125 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

6,125 votes

33%Love

33%Like

33%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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLuminous Noir

SillageLuminous Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value58

Category winnerLuminous NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

earthy60%

green50%

woody100%

aromatic86%

citrus72%

fresh spicy58%

powdery44%

amber30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotBasilRosemaryCarawayFruity Notes

Heart

JasmineCorianderCarnationPatchouliOrris RootSandalwoodRoseLavender

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskAmber

Top

Lemon

Heart

SandalwoodBergamotCedar

Base

CarawayVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Caraway and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,356

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched1966

Reviews208

Overall rank#56,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau SauvageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Eau Sauvage opens with a bright splash of tart lemon, bitter bergamot, and crushed rosemary. This French staple balances sharp citrus with an aromatic heart of basil, lavender, and gentle jasmine before settling into an earthy base of vetiver and oakmoss. It smells like clean luxury bar soap, crisp morning air, a…

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Luminous Noir by Patek Maison opens with a brisk snap of bright lemon before settling into a dense core of dry cedar and creamy sandalwood. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, the fragrance exposes an earthy base built around smoky vetiver, warm amber, and a distinct pinch of herbal caraway. The resulting scent pro…

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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, Eau Sauvage or Luminous Noir?

Luminous Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau Sauvage is rated 4.23/5 from 6,125 votes; Luminous Noir is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Eau Sauvage for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Luminous Noir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Sauvage or Luminous Noir?

Luminous Noir lasts longest (Luminous Noir 75/100, Eau Sauvage 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Sauvage or Luminous Noir?

Luminous Noir projects furthest (Luminous Noir 75/100, Eau Sauvage 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Sauvage and Luminous Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Caraway and Sandalwood.

Is Eau Sauvage or Luminous Noir better for summer or winter?

Luminous Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Sauvage and Luminous Noir?

Eau Sauvage has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Basil and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander, Carnation and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Luminous Noir has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Bergamot and Cedar, a base of Caraway, Vetiver and Amber.