Fragrance comparison

Lucent vs Or Choc

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

2 wins

Lucent

Silke Wilhelm I.

3.8610 votes

Rank #21,853 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Or Choc

Ines de la Fressange

3.7612 votes

Rank #39,167 AmberSmoky

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.
Or Choc
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Lucent2/3

Or Choc1/3

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

Or ChocInes de la Fressange

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%

3.76/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 74%

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

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageOr Choc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

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%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

rose69%

woody61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber and rose

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

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Rose

Base

IncenseTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose, Sandalwood and Incense. 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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,853

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#39,167

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Or Choc by Ines de la Fressange is an amber floral scent that leans into smoky, resinous territory. The opening features a bright splash of mandarin orange that quickly gives way to a powdery rose heart. It settles into a warm, balsamic base of incense, tonka bean, and sandalwood, making it a distinct choice for coole…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lucent or Or Choc?

Lucent takes 2 of 3 categories. Lucent is rated 3.86/5 from 10 votes; Or Choc is rated 3.76/5 from 12 votes. Choose Lucent for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Or Choc for a amber and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Lucent or Or Choc?

Or Choc projects furthest (Or Choc 55/100, Lucent 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lucent and Or Choc smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and rose accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, Sandalwood and Incense.

Is Lucent or Or Choc better for summer or winter?

Lucent suits evening wear; Or Choc suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lucent and Or Choc?

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. Or Choc has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, a base of Incense, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.