Fragrance comparison

Frankenstein vs Lucid

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

5 wins

Frankenstein

House of Atropa

3.205 votes

Rank #61,167 WoodyOzonic

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Lucid

House of Atropa

2.002 votes

Rank #69,509 OzonicFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Frankenstein takes 5 of 5 categories.

Frankenstein
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lucid
Choose it for a ozonic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Frankenstein5/5

Lucid0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FrankensteinHouse of Atropa

LucidHouse of Atropa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

2.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 2%Had 0%Want 98%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityFrankenstein

SillageFrankenstein

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerFrankensteinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

ozonic92%

anis84%

marine77%

mossy69%

salty61%

ozonic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

oud77%

marine69%

aromatic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both ozonic, woody and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CaloneMatcha TeaOsmanthusGrassRoseTea

Heart2-4 hrs

AniseMossSaltOzonic notesSeaweedGrapesHibiscusLotus

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarOudCypress

Top20-30 mins

GrapesSeaweedSalt

Heart2-3 hrs

Ozonic notesBlack PepperButterMate

Base4-6 hrs

CedarOudWoodsy Notes

Category winnerFrankensteinLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day78

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night69

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 36%Date 28%Party 20%Work 16%

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 47%Date 23%Work 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,167

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,509

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFrankensteinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Atropa Frankenstein starts with a sharp, cooling burst of calone, bitter matcha tea, and fresh green grass. The opening feels bracing and slightly damp. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk marine chill deepens into an unusual heart of salty seaweed, fermented dark grapes, and spicy anise. A faint floral layer o…

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House of Atropa Lucid opens with a sudden clash of fruit and ocean brine. Tart purple grapes crash into pungent seaweed and crushed salt crystals. The opening feels damp. For the first two minutes, a quick flash of perfumer alcohol clears out before savory minerals settle onto your skin. Then, the center takes an unex…

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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, Frankenstein or Lucid?

Frankenstein takes 5 of 5 categories. Frankenstein is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Lucid is rated 2.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Frankenstein for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lucid for a ozonic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Frankenstein or Lucid?

Frankenstein lasts longest (Frankenstein 60/100, Lucid 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Frankenstein or Lucid?

Frankenstein projects furthest (Frankenstein 75/100, Lucid 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Frankenstein and Lucid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, woody and marine accords. Common notes include Salt, Ozonic notes, Seaweed and Grapes.

Is Frankenstein or Lucid better for summer or winter?

Frankenstein suits evening wear; Lucid suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frankenstein and Lucid?

Frankenstein has top notes of Calone, Matcha Tea, Osmanthus and Grass, heart notes of Anise, Moss, Salt and Ozonic notes, a base of Cedar, Oud and Cypress. Lucid has top notes of Grapes, Seaweed and Salt, heart notes of Ozonic notes, Black Pepper, Butter and Mate, a base of Cedar, Oud and Woodsy Notes.