Lucent vs 1912
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
LucentChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
1912Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Lucent1/2
19121/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- 1912
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lucent
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LucentSilke Wilhelm I.1912Aromas de SalazarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%
4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
80%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
Sillage1912
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
amber77%
fruity69%
rose61%
amber100%
powdery92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
floral69%
vanilla61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, white floral and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Blood OrangeMandarin OrangeTangerineBlack CurrantVioletMarigoldHyacinth
Heart
OsmanthusJasmineTuberoseRoseMagnoliaPatchouliHeliotrope
Base
SandalwoodOpoponaxStyraxIncenseBenzoinTonka BeanVanille
Top
Italian LemonBergamotJasmine
Heart
Orange BlossomRose de MaiHeliotropeTuberoseHyacinthVioletIris
Base
Siam BenzoinLabdanumVanillaStyraxAmberResinOpoponaxIndian Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesViolet, Hyacinth, Jasmine and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,990
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#47,893
PerfumerMichael Salazar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLucentHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLucent is a warm floral amber with a bright citrus opening and a soft, powdery core. Blood orange, mandarin and black currant give it lift at first, then tuberose, jasmine and rose settle into a richer base of benzoin, incense, tonka and sandalwood. It reads classic rather than trendy, with a polished, feminine style …
Reviews →1912 by Aromas de Salazar opens with sharp Italian lemon and bergamot before settling into a thick floral heart of tuberose, iris, and hyacinth. The base rests on warm labdanum, Siam benzoin, and opoponax resin. It suits cool spring evenings and formal autumn gatherings when you want a rich floral amber that clings to…
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, Lucent or 1912?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Lucent is rated 3.86/5 from 10 votes; 1912 is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Lucent for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1912 for a amber and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which projects more, Lucent or 1912?
1912 projects furthest (1912 75/100, Lucent 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lucent and 1912 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Hyacinth, Jasmine and Tuberose.
Is Lucent or 1912 better for summer or winter?
Lucent suits evening wear; 1912 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lucent and 1912?
Lucent has top notes of Blood Orange, Mandarin Orange, Tangerine and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Opoponax, Styrax and Incense. 1912 has top notes of Italian Lemon, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Heliotrope and Tuberose, a base of Siam Benzoin, Labdanum, Vanilla and Styrax.
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