Fragrance comparison

Luminous vs Noche

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

Luminous

Laverne

3.6526 votes

Rank #27,055 VanillaPowdery

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44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Noche

RING

4.2716 votes

Rank #22,150 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noche takes 3 of 5 categories.

Luminous
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Noche
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Luminous2/5

Noche3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LuminousLaverne

NocheRING

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 34%Had 17%Want 50%

4.27/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%

Category winnerNocheRating 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

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityLuminous

SillageLuminous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNocheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

woody84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

floral100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

violet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and powdery

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

CranberryTamarindPink Pepper

Heart

FlowersViolet

Base

PatchouliVanillaMassoia Wood

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 season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall89

Winter83

Day100

Night81

Spring50

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex73

Women15

Men14

Unisex0

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#22,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerNocheHigher 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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Noche is a floral fruity scent built around tart cranberry, tamarind, soft violet, patchouli, and vanilla. It opens with a sharper fruity snap, then settles into a powdery floral-woody drydown with a warm, lightly sweet finish. It reads feminine and slightly dressy, with moderate longevity and a scent trail that can f…

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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 Noche?

Noche takes 3 of 5 categories. Luminous is rated 3.65/5 from 26 votes; Noche is rated 4.27/5 from 16 votes. Choose Luminous for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noche for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Luminous or Noche?

Luminous lasts longest (Luminous 83/100, Noche 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luminous or Noche?

Luminous projects furthest (Luminous 74/100, Noche 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luminous and Noche smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Cranberry, Patchouli, Violet and Vanilla.

Is Luminous or Noche better for summer or winter?

Luminous suits daytime wear; Noche suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luminous and Noche?

Luminous has top notes of Cranberry, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Noche has top notes of Cranberry, Tamarind and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Flowers and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Massoia Wood.