Fragrance comparison

Douce Faute vs Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 84 ratings analysed

Douce Faute

Charrier Parfums

3.7023 votes

Rank #64,173 PowderyFruity

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60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition

Rochas

3.8061 votes

Rank #15,877 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition takes 4 of 5 categories.

Douce Faute
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Douce Faute1/5

Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition4/5

Ratings & consensus: Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition
Sillage & projection: Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition
Value for money: Douce Faute
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Douce FauteCharrier Parfums

Lumiere EDT 2017 EditionRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 62%Had 29%Want 10%

3.80/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 46%

Category winnerLumiere EDT 2017 EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

61%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

31%Love

41%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLumiere EDT 2017 Edition

SillageLumiere EDT 2017 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value71

Category winnerDouce FauteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

fruity92%

rose84%

iris77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

powdery90%

white floral80%

sweet70%

vanilla60%

woody50%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fruity, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PeachApricot

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisRoseHeliotropeViolet

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodVanilleAmber

Top

HoneysuckleApricotPeachPlum

Heart

HeliotropeIrisRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Apricot, Iris and Rose. Durations are only published for Douce Faute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer45

Fall80

Winter25

Day100

Night16

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men5

Unisex9

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerLumiere EDT 2017 EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Douce Faute by Charrier Parfums is a sweet, powdery floral fruity perfume that opens with the soft sweetness of ripe peach and velvety apricot. As the initial fruitiness settles, a classic floral heart emerges, blending powdery iris, violet, sweet rose, and gentle heliotrope into an aroma reminiscent of vintage face p…

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Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition by Rochas presents a sun-drenched floral composition anchored by apricot, honeysuckle, and powdery iris. It functions as a bright, feminine scent suitable for daytime wear during spring and summer months. The composition leans into a warm, vanilla-musk dry-down that provides a soft, comforting…

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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, Douce Faute or Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition?

Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. Douce Faute is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes; Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition is rated 3.80/5 from 61 votes. Choose Douce Faute for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Douce Faute or Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition?

Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition lasts longest (Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition 64/100, Douce Faute 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Douce Faute or Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition?

Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition projects furthest (Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition 67/100, Douce Faute 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Douce Faute and Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Apricot, Iris and Rose.

Is Douce Faute or Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition better for summer or winter?

Douce Faute suits daytime wear; Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Douce Faute and Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition?

Douce Faute has top notes of Peach and Apricot, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Heliotrope and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Vanille and Amber. Lumiere EDT 2017 Edition has top notes of Honeysuckle, Apricot, Peach and Plum, heart notes of Heliotrope, Iris, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk and Vanilla.