Fragrance comparison

Fracas vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,069 ratings analysed

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #587 White FloralTuberose

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56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,499 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere Original takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lumiere Original
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Fracas3/7

Lumiere Original4/7

Ratings & consensus: Lumiere Original
Community sentiment: Lumiere Original
Longevity: Fracas
Sillage & projection: Fracas
Value for money: Lumiere Original
Versatility: Lumiere Original
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fracas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FracasRobert Piguet

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%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 hate

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value59

Category winnerLumiere OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, green and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Hiacynth, Green Leaves and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLumiere OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#587

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#3,499

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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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…

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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, Fracas or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original takes 4 of 7 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Fracas or Lumiere Original?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Lumiere Original 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracas or Lumiere Original?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Lumiere Original 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracas and Lumiere Original smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Hiacynth, Green Leaves and Bergamot.

Is Fracas or Lumiere Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lumiere Original is the stronger pick. For winter, Fracas is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fracas and Lumiere Original?

Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. 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.