Lightsource vs Lights Upon Orange Tree
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lightsource takes 3 of 5 categories.
LightsourceChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lights Upon Orange TreeChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lightsource3/5
Lights Upon Orange Tree2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Lightsource
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lights Upon Orange Tree
- Sillage & projection
- Lights Upon Orange Tree
- Value for money
- Lightsource
- 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 MaackLights Upon Orange TreeStrangers ParfumerieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 179 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.09/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%
Category winnerLightsourceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
32%Like
18%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
179 votes
41%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLights Upon Orange Tree
SillageLights Upon Orange Tree
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLightsourceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
rose84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
citrus100%
green92%
fresh84%
aromatic77%
fruity69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match47%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
Notes
Bitter OrangePetitgrainBergamotFigHedioneMuskGooseberryGrassGrapefruitVetiverRoseHay
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Fig and Rose. 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–
Spring62
Summer100
Fall23
Winter0
Day100
Night9
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#36,494
PerfumerPrin Lomros
Launched—
Reviews3
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 →Prin Lomros built Lights Upon Orange Tree for hot spring and summer mornings when heavy perfumes feel smothering. The opening hits with sharp bitter orange peel, squeezed lemon, and crisp bergamot that smells like crushing fresh citrus foliage between your fingers. As it settles, wet grass and green apple join a dry h…
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 Lights Upon Orange Tree?
Lightsource takes 3 of 5 categories. Lightsource is rated 4.01/5 from 179 votes; Lights Upon Orange Tree is rated 4.09/5 from 22 votes. Choose Lightsource for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lights Upon Orange Tree for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lightsource or Lights Upon Orange Tree?
Lights Upon Orange Tree lasts longest (Lights Upon Orange Tree 68/100, Lightsource 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lightsource or Lights Upon Orange Tree?
Lights Upon Orange Tree projects furthest (Lights Upon Orange Tree 53/100, Lightsource 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lightsource and Lights Upon Orange Tree smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Fig and Rose.
Is Lightsource or Lights Upon Orange Tree better for summer or winter?
Lights Upon Orange Tree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lightsource and Lights Upon Orange Tree?
Lightsource features Lemon, Petitgrain, Fig, Rose and Pink Pepper. Lights Upon Orange Tree features Bitter Orange, Petitgrain, Bergamot, Fig and Hedione.
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