Delicate vs Lumiere Original
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lumiere Original takes 4 of 7 categories.
DelicateChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lumiere OriginalChoose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Delicate3/7
Lumiere Original4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Lumiere Original
- Community sentiment
- Lumiere Original
- Longevity
- Delicate
- Sillage & projection
- Delicate
- Value for money
- Lumiere Original
- Versatility
- Delicate
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lumiere Original
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DelicateBoadicea the VictoriousLumiere OriginalRochasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 191 votes
Have 64%Had 36%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 hate37%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
191 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
Category winners
LongevityDelicate
SillageDelicate
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLumiere OriginalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green90%
fresh80%
mossy70%
woody60%
yellow floral50%
white floral100%
green92%
woody84%
yellow floral77%
floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both green, floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrassWildflowersBellflowerCloverBergamot
Heart
NarcissusJasmineRose
Base
OakmossWoody NotesSandalwoodCinammon
Top
AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot
Heart
NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Narcissus, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer43
Fall85
Winter24
Day100
Night23
Spring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDelicateMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,765
PerfumerJohn Stephen
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#3,501
PerfumerNicolas Mamounas
Launched—
Reviews44
Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBoadicea the Victorious Delicate rejects its soft name right from the initial spray. It opens with an abrasive, crushed green accord of wild grass, bitter clover, and bergamot that feels raw and electric. Within twenty minutes, the sharp pasture notes yield to a rich floral heart led by indolic jasmine and narcotic na…
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…
Reviews →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, Delicate or Lumiere Original?
Lumiere Original takes 4 of 7 categories. Delicate is rated 4.01/5 from 191 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose Delicate for a floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Delicate or Lumiere Original?
Delicate lasts longest (Delicate 79/100, Lumiere Original 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Delicate or Lumiere Original?
Delicate projects furthest (Delicate 70/100, Lumiere Original 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Delicate and Lumiere Original smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Narcissus, Jasmine and Rose.
Is Delicate or Lumiere Original better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lumiere Original is the stronger pick. For winter, Lumiere Original is the stronger pick. Delicate suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Delicate and Lumiere Original?
Delicate has top notes of Grass, Wildflowers, Bellflower and Clover, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Cinammon. 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.
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