Fragrance comparison

Chanel N°22 vs Lumiere (2000)

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,748 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chanel N°22

Chanel

4.251,419 votes

Rank #25,592 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Lumiere (2000)

Rochas

3.44329 votes

Rank #9,419 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chanel N°22 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chanel N°22
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Lumiere (2000)
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Chanel N°224/7

Lumiere (2000)2/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel N°22
Community sentiment: Chanel N°22
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Chanel N°22
Value for money: Lumiere (2000)
Versatility: Chanel N°22
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lumiere (2000)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chanel N°22Chanel

Lumiere (2000)Rochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 1,419 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.44/ 5 · 329 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

Category winnerChanel N°22Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,419 votes

26%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerChanel N°22Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageChanel N°22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value60

Category winnerLumiere (2000)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh92%

aldehydic84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

iris61%

white floral100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh69%

woody61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, fresh and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesNeroliLilyTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrange Blossom

Heart3-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineWhite RoseNutmeg

Base8-10 hrs

IrisVanillaVetiver

Top

AldehydesNeroliVioletBergamot

Heart

RoseHoneysuckleTuberoseHyacinthYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

VanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Neroli, Tuberose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Chanel N°22, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night72

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChanel N°22Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex28

Women72

Men4

Unisex16

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,592

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,419

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerLumiere (2000)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel N°22 is an unmistakable white floral aldehyde that sparkles with pristine brightness. Spray it once, and a sharp burst of crisp soapiness fills the room. That initial prickle quickly softens into sweet neroli, creamy tuberose, and lush white lily. It feels sunny, tailored, and clean. Underneath, powdery iris, s…

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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…

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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°22 or Lumiere (2000)?

Chanel N°22 takes 4 of 7 categories. Chanel N°22 is rated 4.25/5 from 1,419 votes; Lumiere (2000) is rated 3.44/5 from 329 votes. Choose Chanel N°22 for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere (2000) for a white floral and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Chanel N°22 or Lumiere (2000)?

They last about the same: Chanel N°22 70/100, Lumiere (2000) 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chanel N°22 or Lumiere (2000)?

Projection is very close: Chanel N°22 66/100, Lumiere (2000) 65/100 for sillage.

Do Chanel N°22 and Lumiere (2000) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Tuberose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Chanel N°22 or Lumiere (2000) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chanel N°22 is the stronger pick. For winter, Chanel N°22 is the stronger pick. Chanel N°22 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel N°22 and Lumiere (2000)?

Chanel N°22 has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Lily and Tuberose, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, White Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Iris, Vanilla and Vetiver. 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.