Luminous vs Parisienne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Luminous takes 4 of 7 categories.
LuminousChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ParisienneChoose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Luminous4/7
Parisienne3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Parisienne
- Community sentiment
- Parisienne
- Longevity
- Luminous
- Sillage & projection
- Luminous
- Value for money
- Luminous
- Versatility
- Luminous
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Parisienne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LuminousLaverneParisienneYves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 34%Had 17%Want 50%
3.78/ 5 · 6,348 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
Category winnerParisienneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
4%Like
15%Ok
23%Dislike
8%Hate
26 votes
27%Love
47%Like
3%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
6,348 votes
Category winnerParisienneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLuminous
SillageLuminous
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLuminousBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
powdery92%
woody84%
fruity77%
white floral69%
fresh spicy61%
fruity100%
rose92%
floral84%
violet77%
powdery69%
vinyl61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity and powdery
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
BlackberryCranberryVinyl
Heart
Damask RoseVioletPeony
Base
MuskSandalwoodVetyverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCranberry, Patchouli, Violet and Sandalwood. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter38
Day–
Night–
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#3,017
PerfumerSophia Grojsman, Sophie Labbé
Launched—
Reviews203
Category winnerParisienneHigher 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 →Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne opens with a sharp burst of tart cranberry and juicy blackberry before melting into dewy Damask rose, soft powdery violet, and a quirky splash of clean vinyl. The blend smells like an expensive leather handbag packed with fresh berry lip gloss, cosmetic powder, and cut peony blossoms. As …
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 Parisienne?
Luminous takes 4 of 7 categories. Luminous is rated 3.65/5 from 26 votes; Parisienne is rated 3.78/5 from 6,348 votes. Choose Luminous for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parisienne for a fruity and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Luminous or Parisienne?
Luminous lasts longest (Luminous 83/100, Parisienne 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Luminous or Parisienne?
Luminous projects furthest (Luminous 74/100, Parisienne 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Luminous and Parisienne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Cranberry, Patchouli, Violet and Sandalwood.
Is Luminous or Parisienne better for summer or winter?
For summer, Luminous is the stronger pick. For winter, Luminous is the stronger pick. Luminous suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Luminous and Parisienne?
Luminous has top notes of Cranberry, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Parisienne has top notes of Blackberry, Cranberry and Vinyl, heart notes of Damask Rose, Violet and Peony, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetyver and Patchouli.
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