Fragrance comparison

Lucent vs Marquise

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

2 wins

Lucent

Silke Wilhelm I.

3.8610 votes

Rank #23,990 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Marquise

Nimere Parfums

3.7914 votes

Rank #47,844 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lucent takes 2 of 3 categories.

Lucent
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Marquise
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Lucent2/3

Marquise1/3

Ratings & consensus: Lucent
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Marquise
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.

MarquiseNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 5%Had 12%Want 83%

Category winnerLucentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

21%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageMarquise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fruity69%

rose61%

amber100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

tobacco77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangeMandarin OrangeTangerineBlack CurrantVioletMarigoldHyacinth

Heart

OsmanthusJasmineTuberoseRoseMagnoliaPatchouliHeliotrope

Base

SandalwoodOpoponaxStyraxIncenseBenzoinTonka BeanVanille

Top

FigBlack CurrantChampacaGalbanumArtemisiaSaffronBergamotelemi

Heart

RoseYlang-YlangTuberoseSandalwoodNeroliNarcissusIrisCedar

Base

TobaccoLabdanumMyrrhCacaoOakmossCarnationHoneyStyrax

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Tuberose, Rose and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,990

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#47,844

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLucentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lucent 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 …

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Marquise is a complex, resinous fragrance that leans heavily into sweet amber and warm spicy accords. The composition opens with a sharp burst of fig and saffron before settling into a dense, long-wearing base of tobacco, cacao, and honey. It is an adventurous choice for enthusiasts who enjoy rich, cold-weather scents…

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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, Lucent or Marquise?

Lucent takes 2 of 3 categories. Lucent is rated 3.86/5 from 10 votes; Marquise is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes. Choose Lucent for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Marquise for a amber and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Lucent or Marquise?

Marquise projects furthest (Marquise 78/100, Lucent 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lucent and Marquise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Tuberose, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Lucent or Marquise better for summer or winter?

Lucent suits evening wear; Marquise suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lucent and Marquise?

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. Marquise has top notes of Fig, Black Currant, Champaca and Galbanum, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Sandalwood, a base of Tobacco, Labdanum, Myrrh and Cacao.