Fragrance comparison

Lightscape vs Fashion Woman

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 257 ratings analysed

Lightscape

Ulrich Lang · 2012

3.89105 votes

Rank #14,767 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Fashion Woman

Roccobarocco

4.00152 votes

Rank #10,341 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fashion Woman takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lightscape
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fashion Woman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Lightscape2/7

Fashion Woman5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LightscapeUlrich Lang

Fashion WomanRoccobarocco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 55%

4.00/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerFashion WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

105 votes

34%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerFashion WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLightscape

SillageFashion Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value88

Category winnerFashion WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery92%

green84%

iris77%

floral69%

violet61%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

musky77%

fruity69%

violet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both powdery, musky and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumViolet LeafLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisVioletCyclamenRoseCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)MuskAmbergrisTonka BeanCashmere Wood

Top

Red AppleBlackberryBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisVioletPitosporumPeonyCyclamenWater LilyLimeLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Virginia CedarVanilleAlmond TreeVetyverMusk

InformationalShared notesIris, Violet, Cyclamen and Cedar. Durations are only published for Lightscape, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring36

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLightscapeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex37

Women37

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

Men22

Unisex44

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,767

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched2012

Reviews15

Overall rank#10,341

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerFashion WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lightscape by Ulrich Lang opens with a biting snap of green galbanum and tart lemon. The sharpness is immediate. Within two minutes, the solvent lift evaporates to expose dewy violet leaf, creating a chilled botanical atmosphere reminiscent of damp city parks after morning rain. The heart shifts toward a silky, powder…

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Fashion Woman by Roccobarocco creates a distinct presence with a woody, powdery profile that defies typical floral expectations. Launched in 2009, this fragrance centers on an earthy, resinous base of cedar and vetiver. It works well for cooler weather when you want a signature scent that feels slightly rebellious and…

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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, Lightscape or Fashion Woman?

Fashion Woman takes 5 of 7 categories. Lightscape is rated 3.89/5 from 105 votes; Fashion Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 152 votes. Choose Lightscape for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fashion Woman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Lightscape or Fashion Woman?

They last about the same: Lightscape 73/100, Fashion Woman 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lightscape or Fashion Woman?

Fashion Woman projects furthest (Fashion Woman 69/100, Lightscape 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lightscape and Fashion Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, musky and floral accords. Common notes include Iris, Violet, Cyclamen and Cedar.

Is Lightscape or Fashion Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lightscape is the stronger pick. For winter, Fashion Woman is the stronger pick. Lightscape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lightscape and Fashion Woman?

Lightscape has top notes of Galbanum, Violet Leaf and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Cyclamen and Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Musk, Ambergris and Tonka Bean. Fashion Woman has top notes of Red Apple, Blackberry, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Pitosporum and Peony, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Virginia Cedar, Vanille and Almond Tree.