Fragrance comparison

Mister Marvelous vs Luminescencia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 562 ratings analysed

Mister Marvelous

Byredo

3.39536 votes

Rank #11,503 WoodyCitrus

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57%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Luminescencia

Amberfig

3.8526 votes

Rank #55,232 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luminescencia takes 5 of 6 categories.

Mister Marvelous
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Luminescencia
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mister Marvelous1/6

Luminescencia5/6

Ratings & consensus: Luminescencia
Community sentiment: Luminescencia
Longevity: Luminescencia
Sillage & projection: Luminescencia
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Luminescencia
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mister Marvelous

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mister MarvelousByredo

LuminescenciaAmberfig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 536 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerLuminescenciaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

30%Dislike

4%Hate

360 votes

38%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerLuminescenciaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLuminescencia

SillageLuminescencia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

white floral74%

green65%

fresh spicy56%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

lavender69%

amber61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainNeroli

Heart

BambooLavender

Base

Virginia CedarAmber

Top

BasilPetitgrainBergamotCardamomSicilian Lemon

Heart

NeroliLavenderLemon Verbena

Base

AmberVirginia CedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Neroli, Lavender and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer100

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night43

Category winnerLuminescenciaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex42

Women8

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,503

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#55,232

PerfumerDavid Magalhães, Felipe Peixoto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMister MarvelousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mister Marvelous from Byredo is a woody aromatic fragrance built on crisp petitgrain and neroli. It opens with a sharp, green brightness that settles into a clean, cedar-forward woodiness. Suited for casual spring days, this scent feels like a crisp white shirt. It sits close to the skin, offering a polite, profession…

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Luminescencia by Amberfig is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Luminescencia was launched in 2014. Luminescencia was created by David Magalhães and Felipe Peixoto. Top notes are Basil, Petitgrain, Bergamot, Cardamom and Sicilian Lemon; middle notes are Neroli, Lavender and Lemon Verbena; base notes are Amber, Vi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mister Marvelous or Luminescencia?

Luminescencia takes 5 of 6 categories. Mister Marvelous is rated 3.39/5 from 536 votes; Luminescencia is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Mister Marvelous for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Luminescencia for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mister Marvelous or Luminescencia?

Luminescencia lasts longest (Luminescencia 82/100, Mister Marvelous 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mister Marvelous or Luminescencia?

Luminescencia projects furthest (Luminescencia 72/100, Mister Marvelous 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mister Marvelous and Luminescencia smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Neroli, Lavender and Virginia Cedar.

Is Mister Marvelous or Luminescencia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Luminescencia is the stronger pick. For winter, Mister Marvelous is the stronger pick. Luminescencia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mister Marvelous and Luminescencia?

Mister Marvelous has top notes of Petitgrain and Neroli, heart notes of Bamboo and Lavender, a base of Virginia Cedar and Amber. Luminescencia has top notes of Basil, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Neroli, Lavender and Lemon Verbena, a base of Amber, Virginia Cedar and Vanilla.