Fragrance comparison

Lucent vs Vison Noir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 125 ratings analysed

Lucent

Silke Wilhelm I.

3.8610 votes

Rank #23,990 FloralWhite Floral

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25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Vison Noir

Robert Beaulieu

4.13115 votes

Rank #12,104 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison Noir takes 3 of 3 categories.

Lucent
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vison Noir
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Lucent0/3

Vison Noir3/3

Ratings & consensus: Vison Noir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Vison Noir
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vison Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LucentSilke Wilhelm I.

Vison NoirRobert Beaulieu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%

4.13/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 28%

Category winnerVison NoirRating 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

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageVison Noir

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%

musky100%

powdery83%

floral65%

sweet48%

lactonic30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both 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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack CurrantGalbanumCoriander

Heart

OrchidOrange BlossomPatchouliPlumMarigoldRoseJasmineLavender

Base

MuskBenzoinTonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Currant, Marigold and Jasmine. 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

Spring15

Summer15

Fall91

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,990

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#12,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVison NoirHigher 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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Vison Noir is a vintage-style Floral Woody Musk that thrives on a heavy, dusty musk base accented by orchid and dark plum. It carries the weight and glamour of 1990s perfumery, making it a compelling choice for evening wear or cold weather. The composition feels grounded and tactile, favoring those who appreciate trad…

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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 Vison Noir?

Vison Noir takes 3 of 3 categories. Lucent is rated 3.86/5 from 10 votes; Vison Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 115 votes. Choose Lucent for a floral and white floral character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vison Noir for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which projects more, Lucent or Vison Noir?

Vison Noir projects furthest (Vison Noir 69/100, Lucent 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lucent and Vison Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Marigold and Jasmine.

Is Lucent or Vison Noir better for summer or winter?

Lucent suits evening wear; Vison Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lucent and Vison Noir?

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. Vison Noir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Galbanum, heart notes of Orchid, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Plum, a base of Musk, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.