Fragrance comparison

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 vs Lumiere (2000)

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,596 ratings analysed

4 wins

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22

Chanel

4.231,267 votes

Rank #25,882 White FloralAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Lumiere (2000)

Rochas

3.44329 votes

Rank #9,419 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22
Choose it for a white floral and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lumiere (2000)
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 224/7

Lumiere (2000)3/7

Ratings & consensus: Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22
Community sentiment: Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22
Longevity: Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22
Sillage & projection: Lumiere (2000)
Value for money: Lumiere (2000)
Versatility: Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lumiere (2000)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22Chanel

Lumiere (2000)Rochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 1,267 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.44/ 5 · 329 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel No 22Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,267 votes

26%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel No 22Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLes Exclusifs de Chanel No 22

SillageLumiere (2000)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value60

Category winnerLumiere (2000)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

soapy61%

white floral100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh69%

woody61%

Scent match46%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

AldehydesNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanilleVetyver

Top

AldehydesNeroliVioletBergamot

Heart

RoseHoneysuckleTuberoseHyacinthYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

VanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel No 22Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex27

Women72

Men4

Unisex16

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,882

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,419

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerLumiere (2000)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 is an unapologetic explosion of radiant white petals and sparkling aldehydes. Spray it once, and the opening fizzes like champagne over freshly pressed linens. Sharp neroli and green lily-of-the-valley bring immediate crispness. Give it ten minutes. The heart deepens into an opulent bouqu…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 or Lumiere (2000)?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 takes 4 of 7 categories. Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 is rated 4.23/5 from 1,267 votes; Lumiere (2000) is rated 3.44/5 from 329 votes. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 for a white floral and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere (2000) for a white floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 or Lumiere (2000)?

They last about the same: Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 72/100, Lumiere (2000) 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 or Lumiere (2000)?

Projection is very close: Lumiere (2000) 65/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 64/100 for sillage.

Do Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 and Lumiere (2000) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 or Lumiere (2000) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 is the stronger pick. For winter, Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 is the stronger pick. Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 and Lumiere (2000)?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel No 22 has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Vanille and Vetyver. 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.