Fragrance comparison

Luminous Vivid vs Perseus

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,453 ratings analysed

4 wins

Luminous Vivid

Maison Alhambra

4.0658 votes

Rank #11,524 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Perseus

Parfums de Marly

3.902,395 votes

Rank #3,791 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luminous Vivid takes 4 of 7 categories.

Luminous Vivid
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Perseus
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Luminous Vivid4/7

Perseus3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luminous VividMaison Alhambra

PerseusParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%

3.90/ 5 · 2,395 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerLuminous VividRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

20%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

51 votes

42%Love

26%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

2,395 votes

Category winnerLuminous VividMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPerseus

SillageLuminous Vivid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value26

Category winnerLuminous VividBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

amber58%

fresh spicy44%

fruity30%

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

amber44%

earthy30%

Scent match75%Very similar · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitBergamotBlackcurrant

Heart

Green MandarinVetiver

Base

Dry WoodAmberCashmere Wood

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitBergamotBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverGreen MandarinGeranium

Base6-10 hrs

Dry WoodCashmere WoodAmbergrisBalsam FirCedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Green Mandarin and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Perseus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day100

Night30

Category winnerPerseusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Men71

Unisex26

Women2

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 15%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#3,791

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerPerseusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luminous Vivid by Maison Alhambra is a citrus-forward aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2025. It centers on a sharp, zesty opening of grapefruit and bergamot, balanced by a green mandarin heart and a sturdy base of amber and cashmere wood. This modern composition offers a bright, energetic profile, making it a r…

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Perseus by Parfums de Marly delivers an immediate shock of tart, bitter grapefruit and juicy bergamot. The citrus does not vanish quickly like traditional colognes. Instead, it holds firm for hours before yielding to an earthy vetiver heart and a sharp cedar base. You get a bright, energizing burst that feels grounded…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Luminous Vivid or Perseus?

Luminous Vivid takes 4 of 7 categories. Luminous Vivid is rated 4.06/5 from 58 votes; Perseus is rated 3.90/5 from 2,395 votes. Choose Luminous Vivid for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Perseus for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Luminous Vivid or Perseus?

Perseus lasts longest (Perseus 73/100, Luminous Vivid 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luminous Vivid or Perseus?

Luminous Vivid projects furthest (Luminous Vivid 60/100, Perseus 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luminous Vivid and Perseus smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Green Mandarin and Vetiver.

Is Luminous Vivid or Perseus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Luminous Vivid is the stronger pick. For winter, Perseus is the stronger pick. Perseus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luminous Vivid and Perseus?

Luminous Vivid has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Green Mandarin and Vetiver, a base of Dry Wood, Amber and Cashmere Wood. Perseus has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Vetiver, Green Mandarin and Geranium, a base of Dry Wood, Cashmere Wood, Ambergris and Balsam Fir.