Fragrance comparison

Lightsource vs Wasla

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 198 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lightsource

Andrea Maack

4.01179 votes

Rank #9,874 CitrusAromatic

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Wasla

Omanluxury

3.3619 votes

Rank #24,496 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lightsource takes 3 of 5 categories.

Lightsource
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Wasla
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Lightsource3/5

Wasla2/5

Ratings & consensus: Lightsource
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Wasla
Sillage & projection: Wasla
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 Maack

WaslaOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 179 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.36/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

43%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

57%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityWasla

SillageWasla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value0

Category winnerLightsourceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and fruity

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

TurmericPearFigBlack PepperPink PepperJuniperLemon

Heart

FrankincensegunpowderClary Sage

Base

VetiverTonka BeanGuaiac WoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Fig, 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 season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall34

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring20

Summer0

Fall20

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex68

Women25

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#24,496

PerfumerCarole Calmettes

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Wasla by Omanluxury is a daring oriental spicy composition built around a striking gunpowder accord. It leans heavily into aromatic and woody textures, offering a unique profile for those who enjoy challenging, modern scents. Best suited for autumn evenings, this limited edition fragrance balances bright citrus and fr…

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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 Wasla?

Lightsource takes 3 of 5 categories. Lightsource is rated 4.01/5 from 179 votes; Wasla is rated 3.36/5 from 19 votes. Choose Lightsource for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Wasla for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Lightsource or Wasla?

Wasla lasts longest (Wasla 71/100, Lightsource 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lightsource or Wasla?

Wasla projects furthest (Wasla 66/100, Lightsource 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lightsource and Wasla smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Lemon, Fig, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper.

Is Lightsource or Wasla better for summer or winter?

Wasla suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lightsource and Wasla?

Lightsource features Lemon, Petitgrain, Fig, Rose and Pink Pepper. Wasla has top notes of Turmeric, Pear, Fig and Black Pepper, heart notes of Frankincense, gunpowder and Clary Sage, a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.