Fragrance comparison

Jean Lowe Immortal vs Luminous Waves

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,471 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jean Lowe Immortal

Maison Alhambra

4.332,457 votes

Rank #223 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

82%scent match

Very similar

Luminous Waves

Volaré

4.5714 votes

Rank #17,892 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jean Lowe Immortal takes 4 of 5 categories.

Jean Lowe Immortal
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Luminous Waves
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Jean Lowe Immortal4/5

Luminous Waves1/5

Ratings & consensus: Jean Lowe Immortal
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Luminous Waves
Sillage & projection: Jean Lowe Immortal
Value for money: Jean Lowe Immortal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jean Lowe Immortal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jean Lowe ImmortalMaison Alhambra

Luminous WavesVolaré

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 2,457 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

4.57/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 68%Had 5%Want 28%

Category winnerJean Lowe ImmortalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

2,457 votes

64%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityLuminous Waves

SillageJean Lowe Immortal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value81

Category winnerJean Lowe ImmortalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

fresh60%

musky50%

amber100%

musky83%

fresh spicy65%

fresh48%

rose30%

Scent match82%Very similar · both amber, fresh spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

RosemaryWater NotesSageGeranium

Base

AmbroxanAmberLabdanum

Top

GingerGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

GeraniumWater NotesRosemarySage

Base

LabdanumAmberAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesGinger, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Rosemary. 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

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Men75

Unisex13

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#17,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerJean Lowe ImmortalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Lowe Immortal is a citrus-forward masculine fragrance built around a sharp, invigorating opening of ginger and grapefruit. It settles into a versatile, aquatic-infused aromatic profile, making it a reliable choice for daily wear during spring and summer. With its clean, modern character and reliable performance, …

Reviews →

Luminous Waves is a bright aromatic freshie with a brisk grapefruit and ginger opening, watery herbs through the middle, and a smooth ambery Ambroxan base. It leans clean, modern, and easy to wear. It suits warm weather, daytime use, and anyone who likes fresh scents with a little spice. Performance looks mixed, so it…

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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, Jean Lowe Immortal or Luminous Waves?

Jean Lowe Immortal takes 4 of 5 categories. Jean Lowe Immortal is rated 4.33/5 from 2,457 votes; Luminous Waves is rated 4.57/5 from 14 votes. Choose Jean Lowe Immortal for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Luminous Waves for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jean Lowe Immortal or Luminous Waves?

They last about the same: Luminous Waves 70/100, Jean Lowe Immortal 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Jean Lowe Immortal or Luminous Waves?

Jean Lowe Immortal projects furthest (Jean Lowe Immortal 58/100, Luminous Waves 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jean Lowe Immortal and Luminous Waves smell similar?

Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Ginger, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Rosemary.

Is Jean Lowe Immortal or Luminous Waves better for summer or winter?

Luminous Waves suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jean Lowe Immortal and Luminous Waves?

Jean Lowe Immortal has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Water Notes, Sage and Geranium, a base of Ambroxan, Amber and Labdanum. Luminous Waves has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Water Notes, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Labdanum, Amber and Ambroxan.