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Kohl Luminous vs 1907

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

Updated 303 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1907 takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Kohl Luminous

    Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • 1907

    Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kohl Luminous1/5
19074/5
Ratings & consensus
1907
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
1907
Sillage & projection
1907
Value for money
Kohl Luminous
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1907

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Kohl LuminousArabiyat Prestige
1907Boadicea the Victorious
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 35%Had 6%Want 60%
4.40/ 5 · 271 votes
Have 27%Had 2%Want 71%
Category winner1907Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
74%Love
17%Like
4%Ok
0%Dislike
4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

83%Love
8%Like
5%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate

193 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate91
Category winners

Longevity1907

Sillage1907

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value85
¤ Price value39
Category winnerKohl LuminousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
citrus92%
fruity84%
tropical77%
woody69%
amber61%
amber100%
powdery92%
musky84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonMangoGingerRhubarb
Heart
VioletJasminePralinePink Pepper
Base
AmbergrisMossCedarwoodTonka Bean
Top
LemonCardamomCinnamonPink Pepper
Heart
VioletNutmegSageCashmeran
Base
MuskAmberTobaccoBenzoinTonka BeanCedarwoodMoss
InformationalShared notesLemon, Violet, Pink Pepper and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring94
Summer100
Fall39
Winter11
Day100
Night43
Spring99
Summer97
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night90
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex81
Women19
Men33
Unisex54
Women14
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#966

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winner1907Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kohl Luminous is a bright mango citrus scent with a fizzy, spicy lift and a smoother woody drydown. Lemon, ginger and rhubarb keep the opening tart and energetic, while praline, violet and jasmine add sweetness without turning it heavy. It reads youthful, fresh and easy to wear in warm weather. If you like juicy tropi…

Reviews →

1907 by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a tart burst of lemon alongside warm cardamom and pink pepper. As the sharp top subsides, cashmeran and herbal sage soften into a powdery resinous heart. The base rests on thick amber, clean musk, and dry cedarwood. It suits crisp autumn evenings and formal dinners where you …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kohl Luminous or 1907?

1907 takes 4 of 5 categories. Kohl Luminous is rated 3.89/5 from 32 votes; 1907 is rated 4.40/5 from 271 votes. Choose Kohl Luminous for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 1907 for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kohl Luminous or 1907?

1907 lasts longest (1907 84/100, Kohl Luminous 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kohl Luminous or 1907?

1907 projects furthest (1907 75/100, Kohl Luminous 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kohl Luminous and 1907 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Violet, Pink Pepper and Moss.

Is Kohl Luminous or 1907 better for summer or winter?

Kohl Luminous suits daytime wear; 1907 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kohl Luminous and 1907?

Kohl Luminous has top notes of Lemon, Mango, Ginger and Rhubarb, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Praline and Pink Pepper, a base of Ambergris, Moss, Cedarwood and Tonka Bean. 1907 has top notes of Lemon, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg, Sage and Cashmeran, a base of Musk, Amber, Tobacco and Benzoin.

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