Surf vs Lumium 435
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Surf takes 2 of 3 categories.
SurfChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lumium 435Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Surf2/3
Lumium 4351/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Surf
- Sillage & projection
- Lumium 435
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Surf
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SurfArmafLumium 435LUXARWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.45/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
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 hate20%Love
40%Like
15%Ok
15%Dislike
10%Hate
20 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
Category winners
LongevitySurf
SillageLumium 435
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
aquatic70%
lavender60%
fresh50%
aromatic100%
citrus88%
woody77%
conifer65%
fresh spicy53%
anis42%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
Watery NotesLavenderSageGreen Notes
Base
OakmossGuaiac WoodMuskPatchouli
Top
Pine Tree NeedlesTarragonBergamotGrapefruitAppleBasilThyme
Heart
GeraniumCarnationSageJasmineLavender
Base
CedarMuskPatchouliSandalwoodSuedeOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer100
Fall9
Winter18
Day100
Night–
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
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#34,616
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#66,054
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSurfHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArmaf Surf kicks off with a sharp splash of fresh grapefruit and bitter bergamot, bringing an instant, breezy energy. Rather than fading into thin air, this bright opening settles into a clean, herbal heart of sage and green notes. It mimics the salty, damp air of a morning coast line. As it warms on the skin, the fra…
Reviews →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…
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, Surf or Lumium 435?
Surf takes 2 of 3 categories. Surf is rated 3.45/5 from 20 votes; Lumium 435 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Surf for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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, Surf or Lumium 435?
They last about the same: Surf 61/100, Lumium 435 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Surf or Lumium 435?
Lumium 435 projects furthest (Lumium 435 58/100, Surf 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Surf and Lumium 435 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Sage.
Is Surf or Lumium 435 better for summer or winter?
Surf suits daytime wear; Lumium 435 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Surf and Lumium 435?
Surf has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lavender, Sage and Green Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood, Musk and Patchouli. 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.
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