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Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) vs Lumiere (2000)

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

Updated 632 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere (2000) takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Lumiere (2000)

    Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)3/7
Lumiere (2000)4/7
Ratings & consensus
Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)
Community sentiment
Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)
Longevity
Lumiere (2000)
Sillage & projection
Lumiere (2000)
Value for money
Lumiere (2000)
Versatility
Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lumiere (2000)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)Chanel
Lumiere (2000)Rochas
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.04/ 5 · 303 votes
Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%
3.44/ 5 · 329 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
Category winnerCristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
31%Like
13%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate

303 votes

26%Love
47%Like
2%Ok
24%Dislike
1%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerCristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityLumiere (2000)

SillageLumiere (2000)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value37
¤ Price value60
Category winnerLumiere (2000)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
floral92%
fruity84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
citrus61%
white floral100%
rose92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
fresh69%
woody61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
CitrusesFruity Notes
Heart2-4 hrs
HyacinthHoneysuckle
Base6-8 hrs
JasmineIris
Top
AldehydesNeroliVioletBergamot
Heart
RoseHoneysuckleTuberoseHyacinthYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIris
Base
VanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver
InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Iris. Durations are only published for Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer75
Fall0
Winter37
Day100
Night29
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter27
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCristalle Eau de Parfum (2023)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex24
Women75
Men4
Unisex16
Women80
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,554

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerLumiere (2000)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) delivers a brisk, crystalline burst of crushed green stems and juicy citrus right out of the nozzle. The initial spray has bite. Bitter citrus peel quickly gives way to a dew-soaked floral heart of sharp hyacinth and nectar-sweet honeysuckle. It smells like stepping outside after …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) or Lumiere (2000)?

Lumiere (2000) takes 4 of 7 categories. Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) is rated 4.04/5 from 303 votes; Lumiere (2000) is rated 3.44/5 from 329 votes. Choose Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere (2000) for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) or Lumiere (2000)?

They last about the same: Lumiere (2000) 70/100, Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) or Lumiere (2000)?

Lumiere (2000) projects furthest (Lumiere (2000) 65/100, Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) and Lumiere (2000) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Iris.

Is Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) or Lumiere (2000) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) is the stronger pick. For winter, Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) is the stronger pick. Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) and Lumiere (2000)?

Cristalle Eau de Parfum (2023) has top notes of Citruses and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Hyacinth and Honeysuckle, a base of Jasmine and Iris. 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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