Fragrance comparison

3121 vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 603 ratings analysed

3121

Prince

3.35263 votes

Rank #10,554 White FloralWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,432 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere Original takes 3 of 7 categories.

3121
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lumiere Original
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

31212/7

Lumiere Original3/7

Ratings & consensus: Lumiere Original
Community sentiment: Lumiere Original
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: 3121
Versatility: 3121
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lumiere Original

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

3121Prince

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 53%Had 23%Want 25%

4.14/ 5 · 340 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerLumiere OriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

37%Dislike

2%Hate

263 votes

44%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerLumiere OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value59

Category winner3121Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody88%

citrus77%

tuberose65%

powdery53%

musky42%

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GardeniaBergamotJasmine

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseOrange BlossomYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 8 hours

CedarMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Tuberose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for 3121, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night77

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winner3121Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex42

Women50

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,554

PerfumerAdriana Medina-Baez

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#3,432

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

3121 by Prince is a sharp, potent white floral fragrance grounded in brisk citrus and dry woods. The scent launches with an intense splash of bergamot paired alongside clean jasmine and heady gardenia. As the opening settles, tuberose takes center stage alongside orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and crisp lily-of-the-vall…

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Lumiere Original by Rochas captures the essence of the 1980s with a bold, aldehydes-forward composition. It layers a complex white floral heart over an earthy oakmoss base, creating a luminous yet grounded scent. This fragrance suits women who appreciate vintage, high-impact florals for formal occasions or professiona…

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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, 3121 or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original takes 3 of 7 categories. 3121 is rated 3.35/5 from 263 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose 3121 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 3121 or Lumiere Original?

They last about the same: 3121 70/100, Lumiere Original 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 3121 or Lumiere Original?

Projection is very close: 3121 67/100, Lumiere Original 67/100 for sillage.

Do 3121 and Lumiere Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Tuberose and Orange Blossom.

Is 3121 or Lumiere Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, 3121 is the stronger pick. For winter, Lumiere Original is the stronger pick. 3121 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3121 and Lumiere Original?

3121 has top notes of Gardenia, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Lumiere Original has top notes of Aldehydes, Violet, Orange Blossom and Green Leaves, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Tuberose and Honeysuckle, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.