Fragrance comparison

Gold Issime vs Lumiere (2000)

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 613 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gold Issime

Ulric de Varens

3.77284 votes

Rank #12,044 PowderyAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Lumiere (2000)

Rochas

3.44329 votes

Rank #9,150 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Issime takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gold Issime
Choose it for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lumiere (2000)
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Gold Issime4/7

Lumiere (2000)3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold IssimeUlric de Varens

Lumiere (2000)Rochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

3.44/ 5 · 329 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

Category winnerGold IssimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

284 votes

26%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerGold IssimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLumiere (2000)

SillageLumiere (2000)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value60

Category winnerGold IssimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesPowdery NotesYlang-YlangRiceVioletJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesNeroliVioletBergamot

Heart

RoseHoneysuckleTuberoseHyacinthYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

VanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gold Issime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGold IssimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex1

Women97

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

Men4

Unisex16

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#9,150

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerLumiere (2000)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold Issime by Ulric de Varens is an unapologetic nod to classic French soap perfumery. It opens with an icy pop of aldehydes and sweet African orange flower. The first few minutes are sharp and brisk. Soon, creamy ylang-ylang and delicate jasmine soften the blast into a pillowy floral core. A distinctive rice accord …

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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, Gold Issime or Lumiere (2000)?

Gold Issime takes 4 of 7 categories. Gold Issime is rated 3.77/5 from 284 votes; Lumiere (2000) is rated 3.44/5 from 329 votes. Choose Gold Issime for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere (2000) for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gold Issime or Lumiere (2000)?

Lumiere (2000) lasts longest (Lumiere (2000) 70/100, Gold Issime 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Issime or Lumiere (2000)?

Lumiere (2000) projects furthest (Lumiere (2000) 65/100, Gold Issime 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Issime and Lumiere (2000) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Gold Issime or Lumiere (2000) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gold Issime is the stronger pick. For winter, Gold Issime is the stronger pick. Gold Issime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Issime and Lumiere (2000)?

Gold Issime features Aldehydes, Powdery Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Rice and Violet. 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.