Fragrance comparison

Bouquet vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 646 ratings analysed

Bouquet

Vera Wang

3.90306 votes

Rank #31,605 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,195 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere Original takes 7 of 7 categories.

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

Bouquet0/7

Lumiere Original7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BouquetVera Wang

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 306 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

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

26%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

306 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLumiere Original

SillageLumiere Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value59

Category winnerLumiere OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

green77%

yellow floral69%

woody61%

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, green and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CassisSicilian BergamotWater Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleNarcissusJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

LavenderMuskOrris RootMoroccan Cedar

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesSicilian Bergamot, Honeysuckle, Narcissus and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Bouquet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLumiere OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex6

Women89

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 18%Party 6%

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,605

PerfumerLoc Dong

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,195

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vera Wang Bouquet opens with a splash of brisk water notes and tart cassis. Do not overspray this. The initial alcohol flash bites for two minutes before smoothing out into dewy green foliage. From there, sweet honeysuckle and narcotic narcissus bloom across the skin without turning heavy or syrupy. Clean Moroccan ced…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bouquet or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original takes 7 of 7 categories. Bouquet is rated 3.90/5 from 306 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose Bouquet for a white floral and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bouquet or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original lasts longest (Lumiere Original 70/100, Bouquet 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bouquet or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original projects furthest (Lumiere Original 67/100, Bouquet 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bouquet and Lumiere Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Sicilian Bergamot, Honeysuckle, Narcissus and Jasmine.

Is Bouquet or Lumiere Original better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bouquet and Lumiere Original?

Bouquet has top notes of Cassis, Sicilian Bergamot and Water Notes, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Narcissus and Jasmine, a base of Lavender, Musk, Orris Root and Moroccan Cedar. 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.