Fragrance comparison

From Patiala vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 342 ratings analysed

From Patiala

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #43,847 AldehydicAmber

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19%scent match

Clearly different

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,385 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

From Patiala
Choose it for a aldehydic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.
Lumiere Original
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

From Patiala2/4

Lumiere Original2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

From PatialaThe Dua Brand

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 38%Want 13%

4.14/ 5 · 340 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

44%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLumiere Original

SillageFrom Patiala

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value59

Category winnerFrom PatialaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

amber92%

mossy84%

musky77%

rose69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomAldehydesOakmossAmberRoseMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Aldehydes, Oakmoss and Rose. Durations are only published for From Patiala, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,847

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,385

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

From Patiala by The Dua Brand presents an oriental floral profile built around crisp aldehydes, lush rose, and rich amber. The fragrance opens with a burst of bright aldehydes paired with sweet orange blossom, offering a fresh, soapy lift that feels classic yet vibrant. As the scent develops, velvety rose takes center…

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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, From Patiala or Lumiere Original?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. From Patiala is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose From Patiala for a aldehydic and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, From Patiala or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original lasts longest (Lumiere Original 70/100, From Patiala 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, From Patiala or Lumiere Original?

From Patiala projects furthest (From Patiala 75/100, Lumiere Original 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do From Patiala and Lumiere Original smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Aldehydes, Oakmoss and Rose.

What are the notes in From Patiala and Lumiere Original?

From Patiala features Orange Blossom, Aldehydes, Oakmoss, Amber and Rose. 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.