Fragrance comparison

Island vs Luminescencia

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

Island

Verset Parfums

3.7458 votes

Rank #16,090 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Luminescencia

Amberfig

3.8526 votes

Rank #48,430 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luminescencia takes 4 of 6 categories.

Island
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Luminescencia
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Island2/6

Luminescencia4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IslandVerset Parfums

LuminescenciaAmberfig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 58%Had 26%Want 16%

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerLuminescenciaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

58 votes

38%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerIslandMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLuminescencia

SillageLuminescencia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

amber53%

floral42%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

lavender69%

amber61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Lavender

Base

Amber

Top

BasilPetitgrainBergamotCardamomSicilian Lemon

Heart

NeroliLavenderLemon Verbena

Base

AmberVirginia CedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender and Amber. 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

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer100

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night43

Category winnerLuminescenciaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#48,430

PerfumerDavid Magalhães, Felipe Peixoto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIslandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Island by Verset Parfums targets men seeking a crisp, lavender-forward everyday cologne. The composition leads with a clean blast of bergamot, transitioning into a soothing herbal heart, before settling on a warm amber base. It offers an affordable option for casual spring afternoons, mimicking the structure of high-e…

Reviews →

Luminescencia by Amberfig is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Luminescencia was launched in 2014. Luminescencia was created by David Magalhães and Felipe Peixoto. Top notes are Basil, Petitgrain, Bergamot, Cardamom and Sicilian Lemon; middle notes are Neroli, Lavender and Lemon Verbena; base notes are Amber, Vi…

Reviews →

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, Island or Luminescencia?

Luminescencia takes 4 of 6 categories. Island is rated 3.74/5 from 58 votes; Luminescencia is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Island for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Luminescencia for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Island or Luminescencia?

Luminescencia lasts longest (Luminescencia 82/100, Island 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Island or Luminescencia?

Luminescencia projects furthest (Luminescencia 72/100, Island 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Island and Luminescencia smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender and Amber.

Is Island or Luminescencia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Luminescencia is the stronger pick. For winter, Island is the stronger pick. Luminescencia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Island and Luminescencia?

Island has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Amber. Luminescencia has top notes of Basil, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Neroli, Lavender and Lemon Verbena, a base of Amber, Virginia Cedar and Vanilla.