Fragrance comparison

Nightshaded vs Lumium 435

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Nightshaded

For Strange Women

5.002 votes

Rank #43,976 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Lumium 435

LUXAR

4.001 votes

Rank #57,738 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Nightshaded
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lumium 435
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Nightshaded1/3

Lumium 4351/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Lumium 435
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nightshaded

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NightshadedFor Strange Women

Lumium 435LUXAR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLumium 435

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

green65%

herbal48%

anis30%

aromatic100%

citrus88%

woody77%

conifer65%

fresh spicy53%

anis42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and anis

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TarragonPepperBasil

Heart

TarTomato

Base

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Top

Pine Tree NeedlesTarragonBergamotGrapefruitAppleBasilThyme

Heart

GeraniumCarnationSageJasmineLavender

Base

CedarMuskPatchouliSandalwoodSuedeOakmoss

InformationalShared notesTarragon and Basil. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,976

PerfumerJill McKeever

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNightshadedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nightshaded opens with a sharp, crushed burst of tarragon, black pepper, and fresh basil leaves. It feels cool and damp, like stepping into a shadowed vegetable garden after midnight rain. Within minutes, green tomato vine and dark tomato tar emerge, giving the scent a raw, savory bitterness. The greenness settles int…

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Lumium 435 opens with a brisk mix of grapefruit, bergamot, herbs, and pine needles, then settles into a green, woody heart with lavender, sage, and geranium. It feels crisp, aromatic, and slightly rugged rather than sweet. The dry-down brings cedar, patchouli, sandalwood, suede, musk, and oakmoss, giving it an outdoor…

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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, Nightshaded or Lumium 435?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Nightshaded is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Lumium 435 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Nightshaded for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lumium 435 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Nightshaded or Lumium 435?

They last about the same: Nightshaded 60/100, Lumium 435 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nightshaded or Lumium 435?

Lumium 435 projects furthest (Lumium 435 58/100, Nightshaded 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nightshaded and Lumium 435 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and anis accords. Common notes include Tarragon and Basil.

Is Nightshaded or Lumium 435 better for summer or winter?

Nightshaded suits daytime wear; Lumium 435 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nightshaded and Lumium 435?

Nightshaded has top notes of Tarragon, Pepper and Basil, heart notes of Tar and Tomato. Lumium 435 has top notes of Pine Tree Needles, Tarragon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Carnation, Sage and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood.