Luminous vs Vik
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Luminous takes 5 of 6 categories.
LuminousChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VikChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Luminous5/6
Vik1/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Vik
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Luminous
- Sillage & projection
- Luminous
- Value for money
- Luminous
- 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
LuminousLaverneVikDottiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 34%Had 17%Want 50%
3.92/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%
Category winnerVikRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
4%Like
15%Ok
23%Dislike
8%Hate
26 votes
46%Love
23%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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%
aromatic100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
citrus77%
balsamic69%
sweet61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both vanilla and woody
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
Top20-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint
Heart2-4 hrs
Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach
Base6-8+ hrs
LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk
Category winnerLuminousLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall89
Winter83
Day100
Night81
Spring83
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#56,110
PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLuminousHigher 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 →Vik by Dotti is a fresh and earthy chypre that pairs brisk herbal greenery with juicy forest fruit. Right after spraying, you get a lively burst of eucalyptus, sweet mandarin orange, and crushed mint that clears the air like an early morning walk in the woods. As the cool opening settles down, the scent shifts into a …
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 Vik?
Luminous takes 5 of 6 categories. Luminous is rated 3.65/5 from 26 votes; Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Luminous for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Luminous or Vik?
Luminous lasts longest (Luminous 83/100, Vik 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Luminous or Vik?
Luminous projects furthest (Luminous 74/100, Vik 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Luminous and Vik smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Cranberry, Bergamot, Patchouli and Vanilla.
Is Luminous or Vik better for summer or winter?
Luminous suits daytime wear; Vik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Luminous and Vik?
Luminous has top notes of Cranberry, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Vik has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Eucalyptus and Tarragon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Cinnamon Leaf, Tea and Damask Rose, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, elemi and Coumarin.
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