Fragrance comparison

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 353 ratings analysed

3 wins

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel

Chanel

3.9213 votes

Rank #57,962 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,385 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel takes 3 of 5 categories.

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Lumiere Original
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel3/5

Lumiere Original2/5

Ratings & consensus: Lumiere Original
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel
Sillage & projection: Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel
Value for money: Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel
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

Le 1940 Bleu de ChanelChanel

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 3%Had 7%Want 91%

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

54%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

13 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

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLe 1940 Bleu de Chanel

SillageLe 1940 Bleu de Chanel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value59

Category winnerLe 1940 Bleu de ChanelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

green61%

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

AldehydesLily

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletCassisLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamen

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverCedarSandalwood

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,962

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,385

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel opens with an unmistakable burst of crisp aldehydes and pale lily. It is brisk and soapy. Created by Ernest Beaux in 1931, this vintage feminine profile feels completely divorced from the modern men's citrus blue line that later borrowed its name. The heart turns cool and dewy. Green cyclamen, p…

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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, Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel or Lumiere Original?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel takes 3 of 5 categories. Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel or Lumiere Original?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel lasts longest (Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel 73/100, Lumiere Original 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel or Lumiere Original?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel projects furthest (Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel 72/100, Lumiere Original 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel and Lumiere Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vetiver.

Is Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel or Lumiere Original better for summer or winter?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel and Lumiere Original?

Le 1940 Bleu de Chanel has top notes of Aldehydes and Lily, heart notes of Violet, Cassis, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood. 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.