Fragrance comparison

Luciano vs Riders

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

5 wins

Luciano

Luciano Pavarotti

4.1744 votes

Rank #9,773 AromaticViolet

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Riders

Lattafa Perfumes

2.8116 votes

Rank #64,408 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luciano takes 5 of 5 categories.

Luciano
Choose it for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Riders
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Luciano5/5

Riders0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LucianoLuciano Pavarotti

RidersLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

2.81/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%

Category winnerLucianoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

19%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

19%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

31%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityLuciano

SillageLuciano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value72

Category winnerLucianoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

violet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

green83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

balsamic30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGalbanumTarragonTangerineRosemaryBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

VioletNutmegCloves

Base

CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanIncenseMusk

Top

GalbanumLemonBergamot

Heart

Orange

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall53

Winter20

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer80

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,773

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#64,408

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLucianoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luciano by Luciano Pavarotti is an aromatic fougere that captures the classic, crisp spirit of late 90s masculine perfumery. Built on a bright opening of lavender, rosemary, and citrus, it evolves into a balanced heart of violet and spice. It is a refined, approachable choice for everyday wear during the spring months…

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Riders by Lattafa is a crisp, aromatic citrus scent designed for younger wearers. It opens with a sharp, vibrant burst of galbanum, lemon, and bergamot, leading into a light, floral orange blossom heart. The scent rests on a clean, soft musk base that feels gentle on the skin. It is an uplifting, energetic choice for …

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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, Luciano or Riders?

Luciano takes 5 of 5 categories. Luciano is rated 4.17/5 from 44 votes; Riders is rated 2.81/5 from 16 votes. Choose Luciano for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Riders for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Luciano or Riders?

Luciano lasts longest (Luciano 71/100, Riders 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luciano or Riders?

Luciano projects furthest (Luciano 63/100, Riders 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luciano and Riders smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon.

Is Luciano or Riders better for summer or winter?

Luciano suits daytime wear; Riders suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luciano and Riders?

Luciano has top notes of Lavender, Galbanum, Tarragon and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg and Cloves, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Incense. Riders has top notes of Galbanum, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange, a base of Musk.