Fragrance comparison

Il Velo di Maia vs Luban

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Il Velo di Maia

Aulentissima

5.001 votes

Rank #46,878 AmberViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Luban

Adleen Haute Parfumerie

4.5812 votes

Rank #36,355 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luban takes 3 of 3 categories.

Il Velo di Maia
Choose it for a amber and violet character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Luban
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Il Velo di Maia0/3

Luban3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il Velo di MaiaAulentissima

LubanAdleen Haute Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

83%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityLuban

SillageLuban

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value32

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

violet83%

powdery65%

soft spicy48%

fresh spicy30%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

violet69%

balsamic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, violet and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletPink Pepper

Heart

Olibanum

Base

Amber

Top

Pink PepperBlack PepperOrange OilCypress

Heart

OlibanumVioletelemiJuniperAmbrox Super

Base

Peru BalsamPralineAmbrocenideAmbergrisAmbrettolideCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet, Pink Pepper and Olibanum. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring86

Summer57

Fall86

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,878

PerfumerGiovanni Festa

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,355

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLubanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Velo di Maia by Aulentissima presents a thoughtful balance between floral grace and resinous depth. Opening with a crisp, spicy violet, it shifts into a warm olibanum heart that sits close to the skin. This unisex fragrance excels in cooler weather, offering a refined, powdery presence that feels at home in an offi…

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Luban by Adleen Haute Parfumerie is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Luban was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Orange Oil and Cypress; middle notes are Olibanum, Violet, elemi, Juniper and Ambrox Super;…

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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, Il Velo di Maia or Luban?

Luban takes 3 of 3 categories. Il Velo di Maia is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Luban is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Il Velo di Maia for a amber and violet character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Luban for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Il Velo di Maia or Luban?

Luban lasts longest (Luban 93/100, Il Velo di Maia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Il Velo di Maia or Luban?

Luban projects furthest (Luban 89/100, Il Velo di Maia 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Velo di Maia and Luban smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, violet and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Pink Pepper and Olibanum.

Is Il Velo di Maia or Luban better for summer or winter?

Il Velo di Maia suits day or night wear; Luban suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Velo di Maia and Luban?

Il Velo di Maia has top notes of Violet and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Olibanum, a base of Amber. Luban has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Orange Oil and Cypress, heart notes of Olibanum, Violet, elemi and Juniper, a base of Peru Balsam, Praline, Ambrocenide and Ambergris.