Fragrance comparison

Lightsource vs Tea at BG

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 255 ratings analysed

Lightsource

Andrea Maack

4.01179 votes

Rank #9,874 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Tea at BG

Roja Dove

4.3676 votes

Rank #4,177 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tea at BG takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lightsource
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Tea at BG
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lightsource1/7

Tea at BG6/7

Ratings & consensus: Tea at BG
Community sentiment: Tea at BG
Longevity: Tea at BG
Sillage & projection: Tea at BG
Value for money: Lightsource
Versatility: Tea at BG
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tea at BG

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LightsourceAndrea Maack

Tea at BGRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 179 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 23%Had 1%Want 76%

Category winnerTea at BGRating 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

84%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerTea at BGMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityTea at BG

SillageTea at BG

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value34

Category winnerLightsourceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

fruity84%

green77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

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

BasilLemonBergamotGrapefruitPetitgrain

Heart

FigBlackcurrantOrange BlossomHayTeaMateVioletRose

Base

Guaiac WoodNutmegAmberBlack PepperCedarCacaoVanillaLeather

InformationalShared notesLemon, Petitgrain, 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 season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall34

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer77

Fall85

Winter69

Day100

Night77

Category winnerTea at BGMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex68

Women25

Men22

Unisex61

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#4,177

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerTea at BGHigher 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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Tea at BG opens with a bright citrus snap of grapefruit and lemon, then quickly settles into juicy fig, blackcurrant and a softly aromatic tea accord. On skin, it seems to turn greener, sweeter and more textured as hay, violet, cacao and gentle woods build underneath. This is a limited, luxury-leaning tea fragrance wi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lightsource or Tea at BG?

Tea at BG takes 6 of 7 categories. Lightsource is rated 4.01/5 from 179 votes; Tea at BG is rated 4.36/5 from 76 votes. Choose Lightsource for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Tea at BG for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lightsource or Tea at BG?

Tea at BG lasts longest (Tea at BG 78/100, Lightsource 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lightsource or Tea at BG?

Tea at BG projects furthest (Tea at BG 70/100, Lightsource 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lightsource and Tea at BG smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Petitgrain, Fig and Rose.

Is Lightsource or Tea at BG better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lightsource is the stronger pick. For winter, Tea at BG is the stronger pick. Tea at BG suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lightsource and Tea at BG?

Lightsource features Lemon, Petitgrain, Fig, Rose and Pink Pepper. Tea at BG has top notes of Basil, Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Fig, Blackcurrant, Orange Blossom and Hay, a base of Guaiac Wood, Nutmeg, Amber and Black Pepper.