Luminous Coral vs Formula X
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
15%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Luminous CoralChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Formula XChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Luminous Coral2/4
Formula X2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Luminous Coral
- Sillage & projection
- Formula X
- Value for money
- Formula X
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Luminous Coral
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Luminous CoralPatek MaisonFormula XThe Scent LibraryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 53%Had 5%Want 43%
3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate75%Love
17%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
50%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLuminous Coral
SillageFormula X
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFormula XBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity83%
vanilla65%
white floral48%
sour30%
amber100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
powdery61%
Scent match15%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GooseberryPear
Heart
JasmineOrrisNeroli
Base
VanillaTonkaPralinePatchouli
Top
NeroliMandarin Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomAgarwoodVetiverOrris
Base
OlibanumBenzoinTonkaMusk
InformationalShared notesOrris, Neroli and Tonka. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer56
Fall67
Winter44
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night100
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#40,728
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#65,919
PerfumerKevin Mathys
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLuminous CoralHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPatek Maison Luminous Coral starts with a sharp pop of black gooseberry paired with juicy pear. The tart fruity opening quickly settles into a creamy heart where powdery orris, white jasmine, and green neroli balance the initial sweetness. As hours pass, the scent settles into a warm gourmand base of sweet praline, sm…
Reviews →Formula X by The Scent Library opens with a bright citrus splash of mandarin orange and neroli, before settling into a warm, slightly powdery combination of orris root and vetiver. This unisex fragrance wears close to the skin, making it a reliable option for professional office environments or quiet spring afternoons.
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 Coral or Formula X?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Luminous Coral is rated 4.67/5 from 12 votes; Formula X is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Luminous Coral for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Formula X for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Luminous Coral or Formula X?
They last about the same: Luminous Coral 62/100, Formula X 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Luminous Coral or Formula X?
Formula X projects furthest (Formula X 63/100, Luminous Coral 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Luminous Coral and Formula X smell similar?
Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Orris, Neroli and Tonka.
Is Luminous Coral or Formula X better for summer or winter?
Luminous Coral suits daytime wear; Formula X suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Luminous Coral and Formula X?
Luminous Coral has top notes of Gooseberry and Pear, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris and Neroli, a base of Vanilla, Tonka, Praline and Patchouli. Formula X has top notes of Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Agarwood, Vetiver and Orris, a base of Olibanum, Benzoin, Tonka and Musk.
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