Aire vs Lumiere (2000)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lumiere (2000) takes 5 of 7 categories.
AireChoose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lumiere (2000)Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Aire2/7
Lumiere (2000)5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aire
- Community sentiment
- Lumiere (2000)
- Longevity
- Lumiere (2000)
- Sillage & projection
- Lumiere (2000)
- Value for money
- Lumiere (2000)
- Versatility
- Lumiere (2000)
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AireLoeweLumiere (2000)RochasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
3.44/ 5 · 329 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
Category winnerAireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
42%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate
534 votes
26%Love
47%Like
2%Ok
24%Dislike
1%Hate
299 votes
Category winnerLumiere (2000)Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLumiere (2000)
SillageLumiere (2000)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLumiere (2000)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
white floral100%
rose92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
fresh69%
woody61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both fresh and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla
Top
AldehydesNeroliVioletBergamot
Heart
RoseHoneysuckleTuberoseHyacinthYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIris
Base
VanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter27
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLumiere (2000)Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,845
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews61
Overall rank#9,990
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews32
Category winnerAireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…
Reviews →Lumiere (2000) by Rochas is a floral composition for women, featuring a prominent bouquet of rose and white florals. The scent opens with bright, soap-like aldehydes and fresh neroli, settling into a warm, creamy dry-down dominated by vanilla and cedar. It is a nostalgic choice for daily wear during mild spring weathe…
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, Aire or Lumiere (2000)?
Lumiere (2000) takes 5 of 7 categories. Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes; Lumiere (2000) is rated 3.44/5 from 329 votes. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lumiere (2000) for a white floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Aire or Lumiere (2000)?
Lumiere (2000) lasts longest (Lumiere (2000) 70/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aire or Lumiere (2000)?
Lumiere (2000) projects furthest (Lumiere (2000) 65/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aire and Lumiere (2000) smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris.
Is Aire or Lumiere (2000) better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aire is the stronger pick. For winter, Lumiere (2000) is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aire and Lumiere (2000)?
Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood. Lumiere (2000) has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Honeysuckle, Tuberose and Hyacinth, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cedar and Vetiver.
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