Fragrance comparison

Eau de Gucci vs Lumiere (2000)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 624 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eau de Gucci

Gucci

4.12295 votes

Rank #7,005 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Lumiere (2000)

Rochas

3.44329 votes

Rank #9,554 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Gucci takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau de Gucci
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lumiere (2000)
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Eau de Gucci5/7

Lumiere (2000)2/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Gucci
Community sentiment: Eau de Gucci
Longevity: Lumiere (2000)
Sillage & projection: Eau de Gucci
Value for money: Lumiere (2000)
Versatility: Eau de Gucci
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Gucci

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de GucciGucci

Lumiere (2000)Rochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 295 votes

Have 40%Had 30%Want 30%

3.44/ 5 · 329 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

Category winnerEau de GucciRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

295 votes

26%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerEau de GucciMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLumiere (2000)

SillageEau de Gucci

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value60

Category winnerLumiere (2000)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

floral84%

woody77%

earthy69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh69%

woody61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

HyacinthGalbanumYlang-YlangBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

LilacLilyTuberoseHoneysuckleJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIrisViolet

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossVetiverMuskAmberCedarVanilla

Top

AldehydesNeroliVioletBergamot

Heart

RoseHoneysuckleTuberoseHyacinthYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

VanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Eau de Gucci, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall53

Winter41

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau de GucciMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men4

Unisex16

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,005

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#9,554

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerEau de GucciHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Gucci is a crisp, expansive green floral that balances sharp spring blossoms against a classic woody base. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac, the scent opens with a brisk snap of galbanum, hyacinth, and citrus oils before settling into a rich floral core. Here, lilac, lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and tuberose…

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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, Eau de Gucci or Lumiere (2000)?

Eau de Gucci takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Gucci is rated 4.12/5 from 295 votes; Lumiere (2000) is rated 3.44/5 from 329 votes. Choose Eau de Gucci for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere (2000) for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Gucci or Lumiere (2000)?

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

Which projects more, Eau de Gucci or Lumiere (2000)?

Projection is very close: Eau de Gucci 67/100, Lumiere (2000) 65/100 for sillage.

Do Eau de Gucci and Lumiere (2000) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is Eau de Gucci or Lumiere (2000) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Gucci is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Gucci is the stronger pick. Eau de Gucci suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Gucci and Lumiere (2000)?

Eau de Gucci has top notes of Hyacinth, Galbanum, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Lily, Tuberose and Honeysuckle, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. 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.