Fragrance comparison

Noche vs Luminous

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

3 wins

Noche

RING

4.2716 votes

Rank #22,007 FloralWoody

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Luminous

Laverne

3.6526 votes

Rank #26,864 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noche takes 3 of 5 categories.

Noche
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Luminous
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Noche3/5

Luminous2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NocheRING

LuminousLaverne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%

3.65/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 34%Had 17%Want 50%

Category winnerNocheRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

50%Love

4%Like

15%Ok

23%Dislike

8%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityLuminous

SillageLuminous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value85

Category winnerNocheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

violet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

powdery92%

woody84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CranberryTamarindPink Pepper

Heart

FlowersViolet

Base

PatchouliVanillaMassoia Wood

Top20-30 mins

CranberryJasmineBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliViolet

Base6-10+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCranberry, Violet, Patchouli and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Luminous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer83

Fall89

Winter83

Day100

Night81

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex0

Women86

Men12

Unisex73

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,007

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#26,864

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNocheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Noche is a floral fruity scent built around tart cranberry, tamarind, soft violet, patchouli, and vanilla. It opens with a sharper fruity snap, then settles into a powdery floral-woody drydown with a warm, lightly sweet finish. It reads feminine and slightly dressy, with moderate longevity and a scent trail that can f…

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Luminous by Laverne kicks off with a bright, tart burst of cranberry and zesty bergamot backed by a touch of clean jasmine. As the opening settles, powdery violet and earthy patchouli take center stage, giving the blend a velvety, cosmetic-like texture that feels warm and dense. The real foundation here is sweet bourb…

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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, Noche or Luminous?

Noche takes 3 of 5 categories. Noche is rated 4.27/5 from 16 votes; Luminous is rated 3.65/5 from 26 votes. Choose Noche for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Luminous for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Noche or Luminous?

Luminous lasts longest (Luminous 83/100, Noche 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noche or Luminous?

Luminous projects furthest (Luminous 74/100, Noche 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noche and Luminous smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Cranberry, Violet, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is Noche or Luminous better for summer or winter?

Noche suits evening wear; Luminous suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noche and Luminous?

Noche has top notes of Cranberry, Tamarind and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Flowers and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Massoia Wood. Luminous has top notes of Cranberry, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.