Fragrance comparison

Illuminé vs La Piel Cristais do Himalaia

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

Illuminé

Nancy Meiland Parfums

4.176 votes

Rank #37,276 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

La Piel Cristais do Himalaia

Eudora

3.0813 votes

Rank #61,350 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Illuminé takes 3 of 4 categories.

Illuminé
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Piel Cristais do Himalaia
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Illuminé3/4

La Piel Cristais do Himalaia1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Illuminé
Sillage & projection: Illuminé
Value for money: La Piel Cristais do Himalaia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Illuminé

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IlluminéNancy Meiland Parfums

La Piel Cristais do HimalaiaEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

3.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 49%Had 21%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

23%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

31%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityIlluminé

SillageIlluminé

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value68

Category winnerLa Piel Cristais do HimalaiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

white floral65%

green53%

herbal42%

floral100%

white floral92%

musky84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Calabrian bergamotMandarin OrangeArtemisiaGrapefruitLemon Balm

Heart

JasmineGingerLilyYlang YlangRoseGalbanum

Base

MuskVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Peach BlossomMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

LilyHazel BloosomDahlia

Base4-6+ hrs

MuskCacaoApricotCustard

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Lily and Musk. Durations are only published for La Piel Cristais do Himalaia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,276

PerfumerNancy Meiland

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#61,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIlluminéHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Illuminé is a bright green fragrance that captures the scent of rain-drenched English woodlands. Built around Calabrian bergamot and bitter galbanum, it serves as a crisp, herbal option for spring mornings when you want a clean scent profile that bypasses typical sweet citrus blends.

Reviews →

Eudora La Piel Cristais do Himalaia is a comforting floral gourmand that balances crisp fruit with creamy dessert undertones. The spray starts with a bright pop of mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and delicate peach blossom. It feels refreshing without turning sharp. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles down to …

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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, Illuminé or La Piel Cristais do Himalaia?

Illuminé takes 3 of 4 categories. Illuminé is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; La Piel Cristais do Himalaia is rated 3.08/5 from 13 votes. Choose Illuminé for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Piel Cristais do Himalaia for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Illuminé or La Piel Cristais do Himalaia?

Illuminé lasts longest (Illuminé 53/100, La Piel Cristais do Himalaia 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Illuminé or La Piel Cristais do Himalaia?

Illuminé projects furthest (Illuminé 55/100, La Piel Cristais do Himalaia 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Illuminé and La Piel Cristais do Himalaia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Lily and Musk.

Is Illuminé or La Piel Cristais do Himalaia better for summer or winter?

Illuminé suits daytime wear; La Piel Cristais do Himalaia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Illuminé and La Piel Cristais do Himalaia?

Illuminé has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Artemisia and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Lily and Ylang Ylang, a base of Musk and Vetiver. La Piel Cristais do Himalaia has top notes of Peach Blossom, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lily, Hazel Bloosom and Dahlia, a base of Musk, Cacao, Apricot and Custard.