Fragrance comparison

Lightscape vs Lulu Rose

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 273 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lightscape

Ulrich Lang · 2012

3.89105 votes

Rank #14,767 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Lulu Rose

Lulu Castagnette

3.76168 votes

Rank #15,055 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lightscape takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lightscape
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lulu Rose
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lightscape4/7

Lulu Rose3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LightscapeUlrich Lang

Lulu RoseLulu Castagnette

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 55%

3.76/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 38%Had 36%Want 26%

Category winnerLightscapeRating 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

15%Love

65%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerLulu RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLightscape

SillageLightscape

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value66

Category winnerLulu RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery92%

green84%

iris77%

floral69%

violet61%

rose100%

floral92%

powdery84%

musky77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both musky, powdery 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

VioletCyclamenViolet LeafBergamot

Heart

RoseApricotWater Lily

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Violet, Cyclamen and Rose. 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

Spring100

Summer56

Fall49

Winter37

Day100

Night19

Category winnerLulu RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex37

Women37

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

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,767

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched2012

Reviews15

Overall rank#15,055

PerfumerEvelyne Boulanger

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerLightscapeHigher 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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Lulu Rose by Lulu Castagnette is a light floral fruity gourmand launched in 2008. It opens with violet and bergamot, leading into a heart of rose, apricot, and water lily. The base features musk, cashmere wood, and sandalwood. It is a soft, powdery composition designed for daily wear during spring weather, offering a …

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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 Lulu Rose?

Lightscape takes 4 of 7 categories. Lightscape is rated 3.89/5 from 105 votes; Lulu Rose is rated 3.76/5 from 168 votes. Choose Lightscape for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lulu Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lightscape or Lulu Rose?

Lightscape lasts longest (Lightscape 73/100, Lulu Rose 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lightscape or Lulu Rose?

Lightscape projects furthest (Lightscape 63/100, Lulu Rose 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lightscape and Lulu Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Violet, Cyclamen and Rose.

Is Lightscape or Lulu Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lightscape is the stronger pick. For winter, Lulu Rose is the stronger pick. Lightscape suits daytime wear; Lulu Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lightscape and Lulu Rose?

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. Lulu Rose has top notes of Violet, Cyclamen, Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Apricot and Water Lily, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.