Lightsource vs Ad Astra
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
LightsourceChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ad AstraChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lightsource2/4
Ad Astra2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lightsource
- Sillage & projection
- Ad Astra
- Value for money
- Ad Astra
- 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
LightsourceAndrea MaackAd AstraHelder Machado PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 179 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
32%Like
18%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
179 votes
20%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLightsource
SillageAd Astra
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAd AstraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
rose84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
citrus100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
lavender65%
warm spicy56%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
LemonPetitgrainFigRosePink PepperBlack PepperStar Jasmine
No top / heart / base split published
Top
LemonBergamotPink PepperPetitgrainOrange
Heart
LavenderBlack PepperClovesRosemaryApricot
Base
CedarVetiverPatchouliTonka BeanAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesLemon, Petitgrain, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall34
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,874
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews27
Overall rank#66,882
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLightsourceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAndrea 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 →Helder Machado Ad Astra opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and tart petitgrain. Pink pepper adds a brisk spark across the top, giving the citrus accord a crisp, icy snap. As the initial brightness settles, aromatic rosemary and lavender take over the heart, supported by dark black pepper and a subtle streak …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Lightsource or Ad Astra?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lightsource is rated 4.01/5 from 179 votes; Ad Astra is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Lightsource for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ad Astra for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lightsource or Ad Astra?
They last about the same: Lightsource 58/100, Ad Astra 56/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Lightsource or Ad Astra?
Projection is very close: Ad Astra 45/100, Lightsource 44/100 for sillage.
Do Lightsource and Ad Astra smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Petitgrain, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper.
Is Lightsource or Ad Astra better for summer or winter?
Ad Astra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lightsource and Ad Astra?
Lightsource features Lemon, Petitgrain, Fig, Rose and Pink Pepper. Ad Astra has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Cloves and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.
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