Fragrance comparison

I'm Fio Watermarin vs Lumiere (2000)

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 331 ratings analysed

I'm Fio Watermarin

Pupa

4.502 votes

Rank #52,577 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lumiere (2000)

Rochas

3.44329 votes

Rank #9,050 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere (2000) takes 4 of 4 categories.

I'm Fio Watermarin
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lumiere (2000)
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

I'm Fio Watermarin0/4

Lumiere (2000)4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I'm Fio WatermarinPupa

Lumiere (2000)Rochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 24%Want 71%

3.44/ 5 · 329 votes

Have 45%Had 55%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

26%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLumiere (2000)

SillageLumiere (2000)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value60

Category winnerLumiere (2000)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh72%

woody58%

aromatic44%

fresh spicy30%

white floral100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, fresh and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitronKumquatGingerKiwi

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverCedarWhite Musk

Top

AldehydesNeroliVioletBergamot

Heart

RoseHoneysuckleTuberoseHyacinthYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

VanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Vetiver. Durations are only published for I'm Fio Watermarin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 8%

Men4

Unisex16

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,050

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerLumiere (2000)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pupa launched I'm Fio Watermarin as a lively splash of Mediterranean fruit and airy petals. A sharp burst of tart citron and tangy kumquat greets the nose first, accompanied by the prickly zest of fresh ginger and pulpy kiwi. It feels brisk. The opening sharp alcohol lift settles within three minutes into a dewy bouqu…

Reviews →

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, I'm Fio Watermarin or Lumiere (2000)?

Lumiere (2000) takes 4 of 4 categories. I'm Fio Watermarin is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Lumiere (2000) is rated 3.44/5 from 329 votes. Choose I'm Fio Watermarin for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere (2000) for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, I'm Fio Watermarin or Lumiere (2000)?

Lumiere (2000) lasts longest (Lumiere (2000) 70/100, I'm Fio Watermarin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I'm Fio Watermarin or Lumiere (2000)?

Lumiere (2000) projects furthest (Lumiere (2000) 65/100, I'm Fio Watermarin 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I'm Fio Watermarin and Lumiere (2000) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Vetiver.

Is I'm Fio Watermarin or Lumiere (2000) better for summer or winter?

I'm Fio Watermarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I'm Fio Watermarin and Lumiere (2000)?

I'm Fio Watermarin has top notes of Citron, Kumquat, Ginger and Kiwi, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and White Musk. 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.