Fragrance comparison

Spartacus vs Lumen

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Spartacus

Gris Montaigne Paris

4.001 votes

Rank #61,424 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

81%scent match

Very similar

Lumen

Xeena

5.004 votes

Rank #30,514 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spartacus takes 2 of 4 categories.

Spartacus
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Lumen
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Spartacus2/4

Lumen1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SpartacusGris Montaigne Paris

LumenXeena

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySpartacus

SillageSpartacus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

woody80%

amber70%

fresh spicy60%

animalic50%

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

Scent match81%Very similar · both woody, amber and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange Blossom

Base8 to 12 hours

Woody NotesAmberBourbon VanillaPatchouli

Top

Black Pepper

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Bourbon VanillaWoody NotesPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Orange Blossom, Woody Notes and Amber. Durations are only published for Spartacus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,424

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLumenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spartacus by Gris Montaigne Paris pairs sharp black pepper with a clean orange blossom heart, resting on a base of bourbon vanilla, patchouli, amber, and woody notes. It delivers a striking contrast between fresh spicy energy and deep, resinous warmth. The opening provides a peppery bite that quickly softens as citrus…

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Lumen by Xeena is a unisex oriental fragrance launched in 2025 that contrasts sharp spice with warm resinous woods. The composition opens with a crisp kick of black pepper before opening up into a heart of white orange blossom. As the initial freshness settles, a rich foundation of bourbon vanilla, patchouli, amber, a…

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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, Spartacus or Lumen?

Spartacus takes 2 of 4 categories. Spartacus is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Lumen is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Spartacus for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Lumen for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Spartacus or Lumen?

Spartacus lasts longest (Spartacus 100/100, Lumen 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spartacus or Lumen?

Spartacus projects furthest (Spartacus 100/100, Lumen 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Spartacus and Lumen smell similar?

Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and white floral accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Orange Blossom, Woody Notes and Amber.

Is Spartacus or Lumen better for summer or winter?

Lumen suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spartacus and Lumen?

Spartacus has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Bourbon Vanilla and Patchouli. Lumen has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Amber.