Luminous vs Under My Spell Noelle
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%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.
Under My Spell NoelleChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Luminous4/7
Under My Spell Noelle3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Under My Spell Noelle
- Community sentiment
- Under My Spell Noelle
- Longevity
- Luminous
- Sillage & projection
- Luminous
- Value for money
- Luminous
- Versatility
- Luminous
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Under My Spell Noelle
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LuminousLaverneUnder My Spell NoelleBenefitWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 34%Had 17%Want 50%
3.86/ 5 · 266 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerUnder My Spell NoelleRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
4%Like
15%Ok
23%Dislike
8%Hate
26 votes
35%Love
48%Like
1%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
202 votes
Category winnerUnder My Spell NoelleMost 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%
warm spicy100%
vanilla92%
oud84%
fruity77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both vanilla, fruity and fresh spicy
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
CardamomBlack PepperCranberry
Heart
Vanilla FlowerRoseWild OrchidVioletJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaRaspberryPatchouliBenzoinBlack Amber
InformationalShared notesCranberry, Jasmine, Patchouli and Violet. 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
Spring24
Summer21
Fall0
Winter100
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#6,777
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews37
Category winnerUnder My Spell NoelleHigher 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 →Under My Spell Noelle by Benefit is a bold oriental woody fragrance for women. It pairs a sharp, tart opening of cranberry and black pepper with a deep base of oud, patchouli, and vanilla. This complex composition offers a modern twist on classic oriental structures, making it a compelling choice for those seeking an …
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 Under My Spell Noelle?
Luminous takes 4 of 7 categories. Luminous is rated 3.65/5 from 26 votes; Under My Spell Noelle is rated 3.86/5 from 266 votes. Choose Luminous for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Under My Spell Noelle for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Luminous or Under My Spell Noelle?
Luminous lasts longest (Luminous 83/100, Under My Spell Noelle 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Luminous or Under My Spell Noelle?
Luminous projects furthest (Luminous 74/100, Under My Spell Noelle 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Luminous and Under My Spell Noelle smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, fruity and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cranberry, Jasmine, Patchouli and Violet.
Is Luminous or Under My Spell Noelle better for summer or winter?
For summer, Luminous is the stronger pick. For winter, Under My Spell Noelle is the stronger pick. Luminous suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Luminous and Under My Spell Noelle?
Luminous has top notes of Cranberry, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Under My Spell Noelle has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper and Cranberry, heart notes of Vanilla Flower, Rose, Wild Orchid and Violet, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Raspberry and Patchouli.
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