Fragrance comparison

Lua vs D Luciano Soprani

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 718 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lua

Xerjoff

4.06658 votes

Rank #6,736 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

D Luciano Soprani

Luciano Soprani

3.9560 votes

Rank #28,981 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lua takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lua
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
D Luciano Soprani
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lua4/7

D Luciano Soprani3/7

Ratings & consensus: Lua
Community sentiment: D Luciano Soprani
Longevity: Lua
Sillage & projection: Lua
Value for money: D Luciano Soprani
Versatility: D Luciano Soprani
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LuaXerjoff

D Luciano SopraniLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 658 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 44%

Category winnerLuaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

658 votes

29%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerD Luciano SopraniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLua

SillageLua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value69

Category winnerD Luciano SopraniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

musky84%

iris77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

tuberose69%

fresh61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

MelonOrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisRoseLily-of-the-ValleyPink Pepper

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCedar

Top

Red ApplePineappleCinnamonBergamotMelon

Heart

GardeniaTuberoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyNeroliRose

Base

PeachMuskAmberIrisCoconutVetiverVirginia CedarMahogany

InformationalShared notesMelon, Bergamot, Iris 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

Summer80

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer62

Fall69

Winter23

Day100

Night59

Category winnerD Luciano SopraniMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#28,981

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLuaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lua opens with a splash of sweet melon, tart orange, and bergamot before settling into a soapy heart of powdery iris, lily of the valley, and rose. A soft base of musk and vanilla anchors the scent. It suits bright spring mornings and warm summer office wear for anyone who appreciates a refined, clean aesthetic.

Reviews →

D Luciano Soprani is a bright floral fruity blend that leads with red apple and pineapple. It settles into a rich white floral bouquet featuring gardenia and tuberose. Best suited for spring days, it offers a cheerful, clean presence for women who appreciate crisp fruit notes grounded by musk and cedar. This 2007 rele…

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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, Lua or D Luciano Soprani?

Lua takes 4 of 7 categories. Lua is rated 4.06/5 from 658 votes; D Luciano Soprani is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes. Choose Lua for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose D Luciano Soprani for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lua or D Luciano Soprani?

They last about the same: Lua 64/100, D Luciano Soprani 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lua or D Luciano Soprani?

Projection is very close: Lua 61/100, D Luciano Soprani 60/100 for sillage.

Do Lua and D Luciano Soprani smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Melon, Bergamot, Iris and Rose.

Is Lua or D Luciano Soprani better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lua is the stronger pick. For winter, Lua is the stronger pick. D Luciano Soprani suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lua and D Luciano Soprani?

Lua has top notes of Melon, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Pink Pepper, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar. D Luciano Soprani has top notes of Red Apple, Pineapple, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Peach, Musk, Amber and Iris.