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Lightsource vs Fall From Grace

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

Updated 207 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fall From Grace takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Lightsource

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

  • Fall From Grace

    Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lightsource2/5
Fall From Grace3/5
Ratings & consensus
Lightsource
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Fall From Grace
Sillage & projection
Fall From Grace
Value for money
Fall From Grace
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 Maack
Fall From GraceScopoli
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.01/ 5 · 179 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 64%Had 7%Want 29%
Category winnerLightsourceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
32%Like
18%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate

179 votes

50%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityFall From Grace

SillageFall From Grace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value63
Category winnerFall From GraceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
rose84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
warm spicy100%
rose90%
aromatic80%
fresh spicy70%
citrus60%
woody50%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both rose, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
LemonPetitgrainFigRosePink PepperBlack PepperStar Jasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top
PetitgrainGrapefruit
Heart
CardamonRoseBlack Pepper
Base
Tolu BalsamSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Rose 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 season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall34
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men7
Unisex68
Women25
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#15,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerLightsourceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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.

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Fall From Grace by Scopoli is a unisex fragrance that balances sharp petitgrain with a spicy floral heart of rose and cardamom. It settles into a warm base of tolu balsam and sandalwood, creating a versatile scent that works well for office wear or evening events throughout the year, except during the height 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, Lightsource or Fall From Grace?

Fall From Grace takes 3 of 5 categories. Lightsource is rated 4.01/5 from 179 votes; Fall From Grace is rated 4.00/5 from 28 votes. Choose Lightsource for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Fall From Grace for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lightsource or Fall From Grace?

Fall From Grace lasts longest (Fall From Grace 75/100, Lightsource 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lightsource or Fall From Grace?

Fall From Grace projects furthest (Fall From Grace 63/100, Lightsource 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lightsource and Fall From Grace smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Rose and Black Pepper.

Is Lightsource or Fall From Grace better for summer or winter?

Fall From Grace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lightsource and Fall From Grace?

Lightsource features Lemon, Petitgrain, Fig, Rose and Pink Pepper. Fall From Grace has top notes of Petitgrain and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cardamon, Rose and Black Pepper, a base of Tolu Balsam, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

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