Fragrance comparison

Lumiere Original vs Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 545 ratings analysed

7 wins

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,146 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret

Houbigant

3.98205 votes

Rank #26,239 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere Original takes 7 of 7 categories.

Lumiere Original
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lumiere Original7/7

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Quelques Fleurs Jardin SecretHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 340 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 49%

Category winnerLumiere OriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

340 votes

36%Love

40%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerLumiere OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLumiere Original

SillageLumiere Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value34

Category winnerLumiere OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

musky69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

Top20-30 mins

NeroliBergamotYellow Mandarin

Heart3-4 hrs

Orris RootMagnoliaNarcissusOrange BlossomYlang-YlangJasmineRose

Base6-8 hrs

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)White MuskMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Narcissus and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Category winnerLumiere OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,146

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#26,239

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Houbigant Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret begins with a vivid burst of yellow mandarin, crisp bergamot, and sunlit neroli. It feels immediate and bright. The sharp citrus fizz mellows within twenty minutes into a luminous heart of magnolia, creamy jasmine, and earthy orris root. It does not smell like a vintage museum p…

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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 Original or Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret?

Lumiere Original takes 7 of 7 categories. Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes; Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret is rated 3.98/5 from 205 votes. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lumiere Original or Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret?

Lumiere Original lasts longest (Lumiere Original 70/100, Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lumiere Original or Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret?

Lumiere Original projects furthest (Lumiere Original 67/100, Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lumiere Original and Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Narcissus and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Lumiere Original or Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret better for summer or winter?

For summer, Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret is the stronger pick. For winter, Lumiere Original is the stronger pick. Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lumiere Original and Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret?

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. Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Yellow Mandarin, heart notes of Orris Root, Magnolia, Narcissus and Orange Blossom, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), White Musk, Musk and Sandalwood.