Fragrance comparison

Anthracite vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 467 ratings analysed

Anthracite

Jacomo

4.13127 votes

Rank #11,694 GreenWhite Floral

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60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,499 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere Original takes 4 of 7 categories.

Anthracite
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lumiere Original
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Anthracite2/7

Lumiere Original4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnthraciteJacomo

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%

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

33%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

44%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerAnthraciteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLumiere Original

SillageLumiere Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both green, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HiacynthBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

NarcissusOrris RootOrange BlossomTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRoseJasmine

Base

AmberVetiverCedarHeliotropeBenzoinMuskVanilla

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesHiacynth, Bergamot, Narcissus and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall94

Winter78

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAnthraciteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex29

Women54

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#3,499

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthracite by Jacomo is a complex oriental floral fragrance launched in 1990. It balances green notes like hyacinth and basil against a dense base of vanilla, benzoin, and amber. This scent feels mysterious and dark, suited for cooler weather when you want a fragrance that feels like an enchanted forest.

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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, Anthracite or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original takes 4 of 7 categories. Anthracite is rated 4.13/5 from 127 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose Anthracite for a green and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Anthracite or Lumiere Original?

They last about the same: Lumiere Original 70/100, Anthracite 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Anthracite or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original projects furthest (Lumiere Original 67/100, Anthracite 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthracite and Lumiere Original smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Hiacynth, Bergamot, Narcissus and Orange Blossom.

Is Anthracite or Lumiere Original better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Anthracite and Lumiere Original?

Anthracite has top notes of Hiacynth, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Heliotrope. 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.