Fragrance comparison

Lumiere (2000) vs Mini Varens 31

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 338 ratings analysed

Lumiere (2000)

Rochas

3.44329 votes

Rank #9,369 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Mini Varens 31

Ulric de Varens

4.009 votes

Rank #58,220 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Varens 31 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Lumiere (2000)
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mini Varens 31
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lumiere (2000)1/3

Mini Varens 312/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mini Varens 31
Sillage & projection: Mini Varens 31
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lumiere (2000)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lumiere (2000)Rochas

Mini Varens 31Ulric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 329 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

299 votes

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMini Varens 31

SillageMini Varens 31

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh69%

woody61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

violet84%

yellow floral77%

tuberose69%

citrus61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesNeroliVioletBergamot

Heart

RoseHoneysuckleTuberoseHyacinthYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

VanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Ylang-YlangVioletBergamotRose

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisAldehydesJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

TuberosePeach

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Violet, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Mini Varens 31, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter29

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex16

Women80

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 20%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,369

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#58,220

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLumiere (2000)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Mini Varens 31 opens with a fizzy splash of bergamot and lush ylang-ylang before softening into a cosmetic violet cloud. It smells cleanly retro yet cheerful. The heart introduces powdery iris and crisp aldehydes, keeping the jasmine petals lively rather than heavy on warm skin. As the scent settles, ripe peach and c…

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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, Lumiere (2000) or Mini Varens 31?

Mini Varens 31 takes 2 of 3 categories. Lumiere (2000) is rated 3.44/5 from 329 votes; Mini Varens 31 is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Lumiere (2000) for a white floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mini Varens 31 for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lumiere (2000) or Mini Varens 31?

Mini Varens 31 lasts longest (Mini Varens 31 92/100, Lumiere (2000) 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lumiere (2000) or Mini Varens 31?

Mini Varens 31 projects furthest (Mini Varens 31 79/100, Lumiere (2000) 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lumiere (2000) and Mini Varens 31 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Violet, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Lumiere (2000) or Mini Varens 31 better for summer or winter?

Mini Varens 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lumiere (2000) and Mini Varens 31?

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. Mini Varens 31 has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Iris, Aldehydes and Jasmine, a base of Tuberose and Peach.