Luminous vs Maa Arwaak
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
LuminousChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maa ArwaakChoose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Luminous3/7
Maa Arwaak3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Maa Arwaak
- Community sentiment
- Maa Arwaak
- Longevity
- Luminous
- Sillage & projection
- Luminous
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Luminous
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maa Arwaak
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LuminousLaverneMaa ArwaakRasasiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 34%Had 17%Want 50%
3.75/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 23%Had 19%Want 58%
Category winnerMaa ArwaakRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
4%Like
15%Ok
23%Dislike
8%Hate
26 votes
37%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
43 votes
Category winnerMaa ArwaakMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLuminous
SillageLuminous
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
powdery92%
woody84%
fruity77%
white floral69%
fresh spicy61%
floral100%
rose92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
CranberryJasmineBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliViolet
Base6-10+ hrs
VanillaSandalwoodMusk
Top
CranberryFloral NotesPink PepperTamarind
Heart
RoseCacao PodVioletCoffee blossom
Base
VanillaPatchouliMassoia
InformationalShared notesCranberry, Patchouli, Violet and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Luminous, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall89
Winter83
Day100
Night81
Spring100
Summer47
Fall95
Winter84
Day100
Night65
Category winnerLuminousMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,055
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#10,736
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2015
Reviews17
Category winnerMaa ArwaakHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLuminous 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…
Reviews →Maa Arwaak by Rasasi is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, anchored by a sharp lavender and lemon opening. It moves into a spicy cumin heart that feels distinctly unconventional. The scent settles into a warm, powdery dry down of cedar and musk. This is a reliable, sweet, and club-oriented option for cool-weather nig…
Reviews →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 Maa Arwaak?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Luminous is rated 3.65/5 from 26 votes; Maa Arwaak is rated 3.75/5 from 76 votes. Choose Luminous for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maa Arwaak for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Luminous or Maa Arwaak?
Luminous lasts longest (Luminous 83/100, Maa Arwaak 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Luminous or Maa Arwaak?
Luminous projects furthest (Luminous 74/100, Maa Arwaak 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Luminous and Maa Arwaak smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Cranberry, Patchouli, Violet and Vanilla.
Is Luminous or Maa Arwaak better for summer or winter?
For summer, Luminous is the stronger pick. For winter, Maa Arwaak is the stronger pick. Luminous suits daytime wear; Maa Arwaak suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Luminous and Maa Arwaak?
Luminous has top notes of Cranberry, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Maa Arwaak has top notes of Cranberry, Floral Notes, Pink Pepper and Tamarind, heart notes of Rose, Cacao Pod, Violet and Coffee blossom, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Massoia.
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