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Lumiere Original vs Red Queen Citrusy Blossom

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

Updated 343 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Lumiere Original

    Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Red Queen Citrusy Blossom

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lumiere Original2/4
Red Queen Citrusy Blossom2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Lumiere Original
Sillage & projection
Red Queen Citrusy Blossom
Value for money
Red Queen Citrusy Blossom
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
Lumiere OriginalRochas
Red Queen Citrusy BlossomPupa
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.14/ 5 · 340 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 30%Had 4%Want 65%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityLumiere Original

SillageRed Queen Citrusy Blossom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value59
¤ Price value88
Category winnerRed Queen Citrusy BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
green92%
woody84%
yellow floral77%
floral69%
powdery61%
woody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
green77%
powdery69%
musky61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and green

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
BergamotOrange BlossomTea Leaf
Heart2-3 hrs
Cactus JuiceCasablanca LilyYlang-Ylang
Base4-6 hrs
SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Red Queen Citrusy Blossom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night32
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex6
Women92
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,167

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#54,550

PerfumerNot listed

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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Pupa Red Queen Citrusy Blossom bursts open with brisk Italian bergamot, fresh orange blossom, and an unmistakable wash of crushed green tea leaf. That initial sharp alcohol flash evaporates within three minutes, revealing an unexpectedly refreshing heart of watery cactus juice and creamy Casablanca lily. It is crisp, …

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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 Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes; Red Queen Citrusy Blossom is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Red Queen Citrusy Blossom for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lumiere Original or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

Lumiere Original lasts longest (Lumiere Original 70/100, Red Queen Citrusy Blossom 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lumiere Original or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

Projection is very close: Red Queen Citrusy Blossom 69/100, Lumiere Original 67/100 for sillage.

Do Lumiere Original and Red Queen Citrusy Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and green accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.

Is Lumiere Original or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom better for summer or winter?

Red Queen Citrusy Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lumiere Original and Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

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. Red Queen Citrusy Blossom has top notes of Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tea Leaf, heart notes of Cactus Juice, Casablanca Lily and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and White Musk.

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