Fragrance comparison

Chanel N°19 vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 5,647 ratings analysed

Chanel N°19

Chanel

4.095,307 votes

Rank #27,745 GreenEarthy

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51%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,331 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere Original takes 7 of 7 categories.

Chanel N°19
Choose it for a green and earthy 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.

Chanel N°190/7

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

Chanel N°19Chanel

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 5,307 votes

Have 67%Had 33%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

44%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

5,307 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLumiere Original

SillageLumiere Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value59

Category winnerLumiere OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy92%

woody84%

iris77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both green, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GalbanumHiacynthBergamotNeroli

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisOrris RootRoseNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base7-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverLeatherCedarMuskSandalwood

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesHiacynth, Bergamot, Rose and Narcissus. Durations are only published for Chanel N°19, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLumiere OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex45

Women53

Work 44%Casual 31%Date 15%Party 10%

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,745

PerfumerHenri Robert

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,331

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel N°19 is a famously bracing green floral built around a sharp spine of bitter galbanum, powdery Florentine iris, and earthy oakmoss. The opening snaps like a broken flower stem. Crisp neroli and bergamot provide an immediate citrus flash before cold hyacinth and silvery orris root soften the edges. As the perfum…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chanel N°19 or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original takes 7 of 7 categories. Chanel N°19 is rated 4.09/5 from 5,307 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose Chanel N°19 for a green and earthy 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, Chanel N°19 or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original lasts longest (Lumiere Original 70/100, Chanel N°19 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel N°19 or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original projects furthest (Lumiere Original 67/100, Chanel N°19 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel N°19 and Lumiere Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Hiacynth, Bergamot, Rose and Narcissus.

Is Chanel N°19 or Lumiere Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lumiere Original is the stronger pick. For winter, Lumiere Original is the stronger pick. Chanel N°19 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel N°19 and Lumiere Original?

Chanel N°19 has top notes of Galbanum, Hiacynth, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Iris, Orris Root, Rose and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather and 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.