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Lights Upon Orange Tree vs Lightsource

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

Updated 201 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lightsource takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Lights Upon Orange Tree

    Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Lightsource

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Lights Upon Orange Tree2/5
Lightsource3/5
Ratings & consensus
Lightsource
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Lights Upon Orange Tree
Sillage & projection
Lights Upon Orange Tree
Value for money
Lightsource
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lightsource

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Lights Upon Orange TreeStrangers Parfumerie
LightsourceAndrea Maack
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.09/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%
4.01/ 5 · 179 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerLightsourceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

40%Love
32%Like
18%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate

179 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityLights Upon Orange Tree

SillageLights Upon Orange Tree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value45
Category winnerLightsourceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
green92%
fresh84%
aromatic77%
fruity69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
rose84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
LemonPetitgrainFigRosePink PepperBlack PepperStar Jasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Fig and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring62
Summer100
Fall23
Winter0
Day100
Night9
Spring100
Summer100
Fall34
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men7
Unisex68
Women25
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,494

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#9,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerLightsourceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prin Lomros built Lights Upon Orange Tree for hot spring and summer mornings when heavy perfumes feel smothering. The opening hits with sharp bitter orange peel, squeezed lemon, and crisp bergamot that smells like crushing fresh citrus foliage between your fingers. As it settles, wet grass and green apple join a dry h…

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Andrea Maack Lightsource offers a bright burst of green citrus that feels modern and unconventional. The scent shifts from a sharp lemon opening to a dry, green pepperiness on the skin. It works beautifully for casual daytime wear during the high heat of summer.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lights Upon Orange Tree or Lightsource?

Lightsource takes 3 of 5 categories. Lights Upon Orange Tree is rated 4.09/5 from 22 votes; Lightsource is rated 4.01/5 from 179 votes. Choose Lights Upon Orange Tree for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lightsource for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lights Upon Orange Tree or Lightsource?

Lights Upon Orange Tree lasts longest (Lights Upon Orange Tree 68/100, Lightsource 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lights Upon Orange Tree or Lightsource?

Lights Upon Orange Tree projects furthest (Lights Upon Orange Tree 53/100, Lightsource 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lights Upon Orange Tree and Lightsource smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Fig and Rose.

Is Lights Upon Orange Tree or Lightsource better for summer or winter?

Lights Upon Orange Tree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lights Upon Orange Tree and Lightsource?

Lights Upon Orange Tree features Bitter Orange, Petitgrain, Bergamot, Fig and Hedione. Lightsource features Lemon, Petitgrain, Fig, Rose and Pink Pepper.

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