Fragrance comparison

Luminescencia vs Orlo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 139 ratings analysed

Luminescencia

Amberfig

3.8526 votes

Rank #55,232 CitrusAromatic

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57%scent match

Closely related

Orlo

Mendittorosa

3.92113 votes

Rank #15,724 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Luminescencia
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Orlo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Luminescencia3/6

Orlo3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LuminescenciaAmberfig

OrloMendittorosa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

3.92/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

Category winnerOrloRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

44%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerOrloMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLuminescencia

SillageLuminescencia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value44

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

lavender69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

green77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilPetitgrainBergamotCardamomSicilian Lemon

Heart

NeroliLavenderLemon Verbena

Base

AmberVirginia CedarVanilla

Top

BasilBitter OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CuminNerolielemiYlang-YlangPetitgrainCardamomPink PepperLavender

Base

LeatherPapyrusHayRumAgarwood (Oud)Saffron

InformationalShared notesBasil, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLuminescenciaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men7

Unisex70

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,232

PerfumerDavid Magalhães, Felipe Peixoto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,724

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOrloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luminescencia by Amberfig is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Luminescencia was launched in 2014. Luminescencia was created by David Magalhães and Felipe Peixoto. Top notes are Basil, Petitgrain, Bergamot, Cardamom and Sicilian Lemon; middle notes are Neroli, Lavender and Lemon Verbena; base notes are Amber, Vi…

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Orlo by Mendittorosa opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, bergamot, and crushed basil leaves that feels immediately herbal and crisp. As the top notes quiet down, warm cumin and pink pepper inject a subtle spice that cuts straight through the citrus brightness. The heart blooms into a drier floral texture with n…

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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, Luminescencia or Orlo?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Luminescencia is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes; Orlo is rated 3.92/5 from 113 votes. Choose Luminescencia for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Orlo for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Luminescencia or Orlo?

Luminescencia lasts longest (Luminescencia 82/100, Orlo 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luminescencia or Orlo?

Luminescencia projects furthest (Luminescencia 72/100, Orlo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luminescencia and Orlo smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Cardamom.

Is Luminescencia or Orlo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Luminescencia is the stronger pick. For winter, Orlo is the stronger pick. Luminescencia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luminescencia and Orlo?

Luminescencia has top notes of Basil, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Neroli, Lavender and Lemon Verbena, a base of Amber, Virginia Cedar and Vanilla. Orlo has top notes of Basil, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cumin, Neroli, elemi and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Leather, Papyrus, Hay and Rum.