Lightsource vs Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Profumi Di Polignano
Rank #47,106 Fresh SpicyWoody
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.
LightsourceChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Il Flaneur Extrait de ParfumChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lightsource1/4
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
- Value for money
- Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
- 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 MaackIl Flaneur Extrait de ParfumProfumi Di PolignanoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 179 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%
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
100%Love
0%Like
0%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
Category winners
LongevityIl Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
SillageIl Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIl Flaneur Extrait de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
rose84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
rose77%
leather69%
musky61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and rose
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
Top1 to 2 hours
SaffronBlack PepperPink PepperGrapefruitCoconut
Heart3 to 5 hours
PistachioFigRoseGeraniumJasmine Sambac
Base8 to 12+ hours
LeatherMuskPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesFig, Rose, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall34
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#47,106
PerfumerArturetto Landi
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 →Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum by Profumi Di Polignano offers an intriguing balance of spice, fruit, and deep woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit, cushioned quickly by a warm sprinkle of saffron and creamy coconut. As it settles, green fig and dry pistachio mix with rose and gera…
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 Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Lightsource is rated 4.01/5 from 179 votes; Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Lightsource for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Lightsource or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum 100/100, Lightsource 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lightsource or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum 75/100, Lightsource 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lightsource and Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Fig, Rose, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper.
Is Lightsource or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lightsource and Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?
Lightsource features Lemon, Petitgrain, Fig, Rose and Pink Pepper. Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Saffron, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pistachio, Fig, Rose and Geranium, a base of Leather, Musk, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).
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