Fragrance comparison

Luminous vs Belle Fleur

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

3 wins

Luminous

Laverne

3.6526 votes

Rank #27,055 VanillaPowdery

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Belle Fleur

Mistral

4.009 votes

Rank #40,529 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luminous takes 3 of 3 categories.

Luminous
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Belle Fleur
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Luminous3/3

Belle Fleur0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LuminousLaverne

Belle FleurMistral

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 34%Had 17%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

4%Like

15%Ok

23%Dislike

8%Hate

26 votes

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLuminous

SillageLuminous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

woody84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

floral92%

rose84%

woody77%

powdery69%

violet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CranberryJasmineBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliViolet

Base6-10+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

BlackberryBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

CranberryPeonyVioletRose

Base

MuskVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCranberry, Bergamot, Violet and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Luminous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall89

Winter83

Day100

Night81

Spring20

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex73

Women15

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#40,529

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLuminousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luminous by Laverne kicks off with a bright, tart burst of cranberry and zesty bergamot backed by a touch of clean jasmine. As the opening settles, powdery violet and earthy patchouli take center stage, giving the blend a velvety, cosmetic-like texture that feels warm and dense. The real foundation here is sweet bourb…

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Belle Fleur opens with tangy blackberry, black currant, and cranberry, then softens into peony, rose, and violet over a clean woody musk base. It usually reads fresh, fruity, and feminine rather than syrupy. This suits someone who wants an easy summer floral with a youthful feel. Expect a lighter presence overall, th…

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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, Luminous or Belle Fleur?

Luminous takes 3 of 3 categories. Luminous is rated 3.65/5 from 26 votes; Belle Fleur is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Luminous for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Belle Fleur for a fruity and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Luminous or Belle Fleur?

Luminous lasts longest (Luminous 83/100, Belle Fleur 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luminous or Belle Fleur?

Luminous projects furthest (Luminous 74/100, Belle Fleur 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luminous and Belle Fleur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Cranberry, Bergamot, Violet and Sandalwood.

Is Luminous or Belle Fleur better for summer or winter?

Luminous suits daytime wear; Belle Fleur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luminous and Belle Fleur?

Luminous has top notes of Cranberry, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Belle Fleur has top notes of Blackberry, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Cranberry, Peony, Violet and Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.