Lumiere (2000) vs Aire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lumiere (2000) takes 5 of 7 categories.
Lumiere (2000)Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
AireChoose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lumiere (2000)5/7
Aire2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aire
- Community sentiment
- Lumiere (2000)
- Longevity
- Lumiere (2000)
- Sillage & projection
- Lumiere (2000)
- Value for money
- Lumiere (2000)
- Versatility
- Lumiere (2000)
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lumiere (2000)RochasAireLoeweWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.44/ 5 · 329 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
3.66/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerAireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
47%Like
2%Ok
24%Dislike
1%Hate
299 votes
25%Love
42%Like
10%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate
534 votes
Category winnerLumiere (2000)Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLumiere (2000)
SillageLumiere (2000)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLumiere (2000)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
rose92%
vanilla84%
floral77%
fresh69%
woody61%
green100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both fresh and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesNeroliVioletBergamot
Heart
RoseHoneysuckleTuberoseHyacinthYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIris
Base
VanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter27
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLumiere (2000)Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,990
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews32
Overall rank#8,845
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews61
Category winnerAireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLumiere (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…
Reviews →Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…
Reviews →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, Lumiere (2000) or Aire?
Lumiere (2000) takes 5 of 7 categories. Lumiere (2000) is rated 3.44/5 from 329 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose Lumiere (2000) for a white floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Lumiere (2000) or Aire?
Lumiere (2000) lasts longest (Lumiere (2000) 70/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lumiere (2000) or Aire?
Lumiere (2000) projects furthest (Lumiere (2000) 65/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lumiere (2000) and Aire smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Lumiere (2000) or Aire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Lumiere (2000) is the stronger pick. For winter, Lumiere (2000) is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lumiere (2000) and Aire?
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. Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.
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