Fragrance comparison

Gold Issime vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 624 ratings analysed

Gold Issime

Ulric de Varens

3.77284 votes

Rank #12,044 PowderyAldehydic

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38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,212 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere Original takes 6 of 7 categories.

Gold Issime
Choose it for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lumiere Original
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Gold Issime1/7

Lumiere Original6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold IssimeUlric de Varens

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

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

23%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

284 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLumiere Original

SillageLumiere Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value59

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%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and yellow floral

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

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

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

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLumiere OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex1

Women97

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

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#3,212

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher 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 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gold Issime or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original takes 6 of 7 categories. Gold Issime is rated 3.77/5 from 284 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose Gold Issime for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gold Issime or Lumiere Original?

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

Which projects more, Gold Issime or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original projects furthest (Lumiere Original 67/100, Gold Issime 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Issime and Lumiere Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Gold Issime or Lumiere Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lumiere Original 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 Original?

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