Fragrance comparison

Lumiere D'Ambre vs Puma Limited Edition Woman

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lumiere D'Ambre

Laura Mercier

4.04102 votes

Rank #8,548 FloralAmber

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Puma Limited Edition Woman

Puma

4.0647 votes

Rank #30,845 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere D'Ambre takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lumiere D'Ambre
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Puma Limited Edition Woman
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lumiere D'Ambre5/7

Puma Limited Edition Woman2/7

Ratings & consensus: Lumiere D'Ambre
Community sentiment: Puma Limited Edition Woman
Longevity: Lumiere D'Ambre
Sillage & projection: Lumiere D'Ambre
Value for money: Puma Limited Edition Woman
Versatility: Lumiere D'Ambre
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lumiere D'Ambre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lumiere D'AmbreLaura Mercier

Puma Limited Edition WomanPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 43%Had 15%Want 42%

4.06/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 22%Had 60%Want 17%

Category winnerLumiere D'AmbreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

26%Love

64%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerPuma Limited Edition WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLumiere D'Ambre

SillageLumiere D'Ambre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPuma Limited Edition WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

powdery84%

rose77%

musky69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

floral86%

white floral72%

musky58%

green44%

sweet30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LotusPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

Vanilla OrchidRoseJasmine

Base

AmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeYuzu

Heart1-3 hrs

LotusJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLotus, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Puma Limited Edition Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer40

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night74

Spring62

Summer100

Fall15

Winter4

Day100

Night11

Category winnerLumiere D'AmbreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 55%Work 29%Date 10%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#30,845

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLumiere D'AmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lumiere D'Ambre by Laura Mercier is an approachable, amber-focused floral released in 2013. It leans into a soft, powdery composition of vanilla orchid and jasmine, grounded by a warm amber base. Perfect for everyday wear, it brings a gentle, inviting presence that feels appropriate for office environments or relaxed …

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Puma Limited Edition Woman delivers an immediate splash of tart yuzu and juicy mandarin orange. You smell clean instantly. A sudden alcohol burst clears in three minutes, leaving a sheer veil of watery lotus and airy jasmine petals behind. The vibe is athletic, uncomplicated, and breezy. It carries an unexpected peppe…

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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, Lumiere D'Ambre or Puma Limited Edition Woman?

Lumiere D'Ambre takes 5 of 7 categories. Lumiere D'Ambre is rated 4.04/5 from 102 votes; Puma Limited Edition Woman is rated 4.06/5 from 47 votes. Choose Lumiere D'Ambre for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Puma Limited Edition Woman for a citrus and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lumiere D'Ambre or Puma Limited Edition Woman?

Lumiere D'Ambre lasts longest (Lumiere D'Ambre 78/100, Puma Limited Edition Woman 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lumiere D'Ambre or Puma Limited Edition Woman?

Lumiere D'Ambre projects furthest (Lumiere D'Ambre 69/100, Puma Limited Edition Woman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lumiere D'Ambre and Puma Limited Edition Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Lotus, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Lumiere D'Ambre or Puma Limited Edition Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Puma Limited Edition Woman is the stronger pick. For winter, Lumiere D'Ambre is the stronger pick. Lumiere D'Ambre suits daytime wear; Puma Limited Edition Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lumiere D'Ambre and Puma Limited Edition Woman?

Lumiere D'Ambre has top notes of Lotus, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vanilla Orchid, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Musk. Puma Limited Edition Woman has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Yuzu, heart notes of Lotus and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber.