Fragrance comparison

Luminous vs Malandrin

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

4 wins

Luminous

Laverne

3.6526 votes

Rank #27,055 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Malandrin

Charrier Parfums

4.502 votes

Rank #62,596 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luminous takes 4 of 5 categories.

Luminous
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malandrin
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money.

Luminous4/5

Malandrin1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LuminousLaverne

MalandrinCharrier Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 34%Had 17%Want 50%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 67%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLuminous

SillageLuminous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMalandrinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

woody84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

rose77%

floral69%

violet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fruity

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CranberryBlackberry

Heart2 to 3 hours

PeonyRoseViolet

Base3 to 4 hours

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMusk

Category winnerLuminousLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall89

Winter83

Day100

Night81

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex73

Women15

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#62,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Malandrin by Charrier Parfums is a floral woody musk fragrance designed for women. The opening pairs tart cranberry with dark blackberry for a crisp, berry-led introduction. As the fruit softens, a bouquet of peony, rose, and violet introduces clean petals and a soft, powdery texture. The base anchors the florals with…

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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 Malandrin?

Luminous takes 4 of 5 categories. Luminous is rated 3.65/5 from 26 votes; Malandrin is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Luminous for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malandrin for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Luminous or Malandrin?

Luminous lasts longest (Luminous 83/100, Malandrin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luminous or Malandrin?

Luminous projects furthest (Luminous 74/100, Malandrin 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luminous and Malandrin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Cranberry, Patchouli, Violet and Sandalwood.

Is Luminous or Malandrin better for summer or winter?

Luminous suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luminous and Malandrin?

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