Fragrance comparison

Kryptonite vs Lumiere (2000)

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 494 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kryptonite

Khalil T.

4.07165 votes

Rank #8,801 WoodyAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Lumiere (2000)

Rochas

3.44329 votes

Rank #9,990 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kryptonite takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kryptonite
Choose it for a woody and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Lumiere (2000)
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Kryptonite4/7

Lumiere (2000)3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KryptoniteKhalil T.

Lumiere (2000)Rochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 165 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.44/ 5 · 329 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

Category winnerKryptoniteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

16%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

14%Hate

112 votes

26%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerKryptoniteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLumiere (2000)

SillageLumiere (2000)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value60

Category winnerLumiere (2000)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

almond92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

nutty69%

aldehydic61%

white floral100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh69%

woody61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tonka BeanAldehydes

Heart

CedarJasmine SambacIris

Base

AlmondWhite Sandalwood

Top

AldehydesNeroliVioletBergamot

Heart

RoseHoneysuckleTuberoseHyacinthYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

VanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Aldehydes, Cedar and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKryptoniteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex65

Women21

Men4

Unisex16

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,801

PerfumerStéphanie de Bruijn

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#9,990

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerKryptoniteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kryptonite by Khalil T. centers on a rich, nutty almond accord balanced by powdery iris and soft white sandalwood. Launched in 2022, this unisex scent offers a comforting presence that feels both intimate and slightly persistent on the skin. It suits those seeking a reliable, versatile fragrance for cooler days, perfo…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kryptonite or Lumiere (2000)?

Kryptonite takes 4 of 7 categories. Kryptonite is rated 4.07/5 from 165 votes; Lumiere (2000) is rated 3.44/5 from 329 votes. Choose Kryptonite for a woody and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter. 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, Kryptonite or Lumiere (2000)?

Lumiere (2000) lasts longest (Lumiere (2000) 70/100, Kryptonite 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kryptonite or Lumiere (2000)?

Projection is very close: Lumiere (2000) 65/100, Kryptonite 63/100 for sillage.

Do Kryptonite and Lumiere (2000) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Aldehydes, Cedar and Iris.

Is Kryptonite or Lumiere (2000) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kryptonite is the stronger pick. For winter, Kryptonite is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kryptonite and Lumiere (2000)?

Kryptonite has top notes of Tonka Bean and Aldehydes, heart notes of Cedar, Jasmine Sambac and Iris, a base of Almond and White Sandalwood. 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.