Marigold vs Kohl Luminous
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
70%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marigold takes 3 of 5 categories.
MarigoldChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Kohl LuminousChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Marigold3/5
Kohl Luminous2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Marigold
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Marigold
- Sillage & projection
- Marigold
- Value for money
- Kohl Luminous
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kohl Luminous
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MarigoldLe Bonheur PerfumesKohl LuminousArabiyat PrestigeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.55/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%
3.89/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 35%Had 6%Want 60%
Category winnerMarigoldRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate70%Love
15%Like
15%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
74%Love
17%Like
4%Ok
0%Dislike
4%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMarigold
SillageMarigold
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKohl LuminousBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
tropical77%
amber69%
citrus61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
fruity84%
tropical77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match70%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
MangoRed FruitsLemonGinger
Heart3 to 4 hours
CoumarinCedarwoodJasmine
Base4 to 6 hours
AmberCypriolMusk
Top
LemonMangoGingerRhubarb
Heart
VioletJasminePralinePink Pepper
Base
AmbergrisMossCedarwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesMango, Lemon, Ginger and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Marigold, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring77
Summer100
Fall54
Winter31
Day100
Night54
Spring94
Summer100
Fall39
Winter11
Day100
Night43
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#34,181
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#27,659
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerKohl LuminousHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarigold by Le Bonheur Perfumes delivers an energetic tropical fruit profile anchored by a crisp woody base. The scent opens with a burst of ripe mango, bright lemon, zesty ginger, and tart red fruits, creating the sensation of fresh fruit slices. As the initial sharpness settles, sweet coumarin, jasmine, and dry ceda…
Reviews →Kohl Luminous is a bright mango citrus scent with a fizzy, spicy lift and a smoother woody drydown. Lemon, ginger and rhubarb keep the opening tart and energetic, while praline, violet and jasmine add sweetness without turning it heavy. It reads youthful, fresh and easy to wear in warm weather. If you like juicy tropi…
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, Marigold or Kohl Luminous?
Marigold takes 3 of 5 categories. Marigold is rated 4.55/5 from 20 votes; Kohl Luminous is rated 3.89/5 from 32 votes. Choose Marigold for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kohl Luminous for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Marigold or Kohl Luminous?
Marigold lasts longest (Marigold 80/100, Kohl Luminous 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marigold or Kohl Luminous?
Marigold projects furthest (Marigold 64/100, Kohl Luminous 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marigold and Kohl Luminous smell similar?
Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Mango, Lemon, Ginger and Cedarwood.
Is Marigold or Kohl Luminous better for summer or winter?
Marigold suits daytime wear; Kohl Luminous suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marigold and Kohl Luminous?
Marigold has top notes of Mango, Red Fruits, Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Coumarin, Cedarwood and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cypriol and Musk. Kohl Luminous has top notes of Lemon, Mango, Ginger and Rhubarb, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Praline and Pink Pepper, a base of Ambergris, Moss, Cedarwood and Tonka Bean.
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