Fragrance comparison

Hydrangea vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 439 ratings analysed

Hydrangea

J-Scent

3.4699 votes

Rank #16,175 GreenWhite Floral

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57%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,488 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere Original takes 6 of 7 categories.

Hydrangea
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on versatility. 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.

Hydrangea1/7

Lumiere Original6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HydrangeaJ-Scent

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

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

18%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

7%Hate

99 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLumiere Original

SillageLumiere Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value59

Category winnerLumiere OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral92%

floral84%

powdery77%

violet69%

rose61%

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both green, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HyacinthJasmineIris FlowerGreen LeavesLily-of-the-ValleyMuskVioletCedarRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Green Leaves, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. 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

Summer69

Fall31

Winter31

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHydrangeaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#3,488

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

J-Scent Hydrangea mimics the scent of a blooming hydrangea bush after a rainstorm. It blends fresh hyacinth, jasmine, and cedarwood to create a realistic, aquatic floral profile. This fragrance performs best in cool, damp spring weather, offering an ethereal and green experience that is suited for both men and women w…

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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, Hydrangea or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original takes 6 of 7 categories. Hydrangea is rated 3.46/5 from 99 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose Hydrangea for a green and white floral character. Wins on versatility. 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, Hydrangea or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original lasts longest (Lumiere Original 70/100, Hydrangea 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hydrangea or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original projects furthest (Lumiere Original 67/100, Hydrangea 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hydrangea and Lumiere Original smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Green Leaves, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Hydrangea or Lumiere Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hydrangea is the stronger pick. For winter, Lumiere Original is the stronger pick. Hydrangea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hydrangea and Lumiere Original?

Hydrangea features Hyacinth, Jasmine, Iris Flower, Green Leaves and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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.