Fragrance comparison

L'Élu vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 354 ratings analysed

L'Élu

Marquay

4.7114 votes

Rank #26,598 Yellow FloralWoody

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35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,150 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere Original takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'Élu
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lumiere Original
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

L'Élu2/5

Lumiere Original3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'ÉluMarquay

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

4.14/ 5 · 340 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerL'ÉluRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

44%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityL'Élu

SillageLumiere Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value59

Category winnerLumiere OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

woody92%

amber84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

rose61%

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both yellow floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NarcissusBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangRoseOrange BlossomOrris RootJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

OakmossAmberVanillaLabdanumVetiverPatchouliMuskSandal

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Bergamot, Rose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for L'Élu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day35

Night100

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 41%Casual 22%Work 21%Party 16%

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#3,150

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Élu by Marquay opens with a vivid rush of bitter bergamot, crisp lemon, and green narcissus. The citrus flashes off fast. Within minutes, the fragrance shifts into a dense bouquet of ylang-ylang, powdery orris root, and lush jasmine. This is an authentic 1946 vintage chypre floral. It carries genuine weight. The dry…

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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, L'Élu or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Élu is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose L'Élu for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Élu or Lumiere Original?

L'Élu lasts longest (L'Élu 73/100, Lumiere Original 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Élu or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original projects furthest (Lumiere Original 67/100, L'Élu 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Élu and Lumiere Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral and woody accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Bergamot, Rose and Orange Blossom.

Is L'Élu or Lumiere Original better for summer or winter?

L'Élu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Élu and Lumiere Original?

L'Élu has top notes of Narcissus, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Rose, Orange Blossom and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Vanilla and Labdanum. 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.