Fragrance comparison

Lily of the Valley vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 348 ratings analysed

Lily of the Valley

Le Galion

3.758 votes

Rank #59,373 FreshGreen

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,456 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere Original takes 4 of 4 categories.

Lily of the Valley
Choose it for a fresh and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lumiere Original
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Lily of the Valley0/4

Lumiere Original4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lumiere Original
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

Lily of the ValleyLe Galion

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

4.14/ 5 · 340 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLumiere Original

SillageLumiere Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value59

Category winnerLumiere OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

green86%

aldehydic72%

white floral58%

soapy44%

woody30%

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both green, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily-of-the-ValleyAldehydesGreen LeavesSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Aldehydes, Green Leaves and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Lily of the Valley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,373

PerfumerPaul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,456

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lily of the Valley by Le Galion is a classic floral aldehyde composition crafted around the crisp, delicate scent of springtime white flowers. Created in 1950 by perfumer Paul Vacher, it opens with a clean, brisk sparkle of aldehydes paired with the sharp snap of crushed green leaves. At its center rests lily-of-the-v…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lily of the Valley or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original takes 4 of 4 categories. Lily of the Valley is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose Lily of the Valley for a fresh and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lily of the Valley or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original lasts longest (Lumiere Original 70/100, Lily of the Valley 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lily of the Valley or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original projects furthest (Lumiere Original 67/100, Lily of the Valley 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lily of the Valley and Lumiere Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Aldehydes, Green Leaves and Sandalwood.

Is Lily of the Valley or Lumiere Original better for summer or winter?

Lily of the Valley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lily of the Valley and Lumiere Original?

Lily of the Valley features Lily-of-the-Valley, Aldehydes, Green Leaves 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.