Lucent vs Belle Epoque
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Belle Epoque takes 2 of 3 categories.
LucentChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Belle EpoqueChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Lucent1/3
Belle Epoque2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Belle Epoque
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Belle Epoque
- 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.Belle EpoqueKnizeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%
4.55/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%
Category winnerBelle EpoqueRating 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
64%Love
27%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageBelle Epoque
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%
woody100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both floral and fruity
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
ApricotPeachPineappleGingerMirabelle PlumBlack CurrantMandarin Orange
Heart
LotusMangoVioletRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope
Base
SandalwoodVetiverVanillaPalisander RosewoodAmbergrisCacao PodPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Currant, Violet 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
Summer100
Fall40
Winter40
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#42,044
PerfumerNot listed
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 →Belle Epoque by Knize is an intricate floral fruity fragrance that leans into a rich, layered composition. Upon application, it presents a bright mix of apricot, pineapple, and black currant. As it warms on the skin, a massive bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang emerges, grounded by a long-lasting base of sa…
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 Belle Epoque?
Belle Epoque takes 2 of 3 categories. Lucent is rated 3.86/5 from 10 votes; Belle Epoque is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Lucent for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Belle Epoque for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which projects more, Lucent or Belle Epoque?
Belle Epoque projects furthest (Belle Epoque 60/100, Lucent 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lucent and Belle Epoque smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Violet and Tuberose.
Is Lucent or Belle Epoque better for summer or winter?
Lucent suits evening wear; Belle Epoque suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lucent and Belle Epoque?
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. Belle Epoque has top notes of Apricot, Peach, Pineapple and Ginger, heart notes of Lotus, Mango, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood.
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