Fragrance comparison

Lumiere (2000) vs Sabooha

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 331 ratings analysed

Lumiere (2000)

Rochas

3.44329 votes

Rank #9,990 White FloralRose

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60%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Sabooha

Nabeel

3.502 votes

Rank #64,119 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sabooha takes 2 of 3 categories.

Lumiere (2000)
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sabooha
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Lumiere (2000)1/3

Sabooha2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sabooha
Sillage & projection: Sabooha
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

SaboohaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 329 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySabooha

SillageSabooha

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%

woody92%

floral84%

powdery77%

rose69%

green61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both white floral, rose and 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

Top

RoseYlang-YlangHyacinthVioletBergamotMarigold

Heart

JasmineLilyOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyIrisVetiver

Base

CedarSandalowoodRed SandalwoodWhite MuskMoss

InformationalShared notesViolet, Bergamot, Rose and Hyacinth. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex16

Women80

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,990

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#64,119

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Sabooha by Nabeel is a dense floral blend that opens with bright yellow blooms and dries down into a heavy sandalwood base. Designed for women who appreciate traditional Arabian florality, it works best in cooler weather and formal evening settings where its thick accords can slowly unfurl.

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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, Lumiere (2000) or Sabooha?

Sabooha takes 2 of 3 categories. Lumiere (2000) is rated 3.44/5 from 329 votes; Sabooha is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Lumiere (2000) for a white floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sabooha for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lumiere (2000) or Sabooha?

Sabooha lasts longest (Sabooha 100/100, Lumiere (2000) 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lumiere (2000) or Sabooha?

Sabooha projects furthest (Sabooha 88/100, Lumiere (2000) 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lumiere (2000) and Sabooha smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, rose and floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Bergamot, Rose and Hyacinth.

Is Lumiere (2000) or Sabooha better for summer or winter?

Sabooha suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lumiere (2000) and Sabooha?

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. Sabooha has top notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth and Violet, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Sandalowood, Red Sandalwood and White Musk.