Fragrance comparison

Nocturnes (2023) vs Lumiere (2000)

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 333 ratings analysed

Nocturnes (2023)

Caron

5.004 votes

Rank #31,571 AldehydicWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lumiere (2000)

Rochas

3.44329 votes

Rank #9,146 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere (2000) takes 4 of 4 categories.

Nocturnes (2023)
Choose it for a aldehydic and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lumiere (2000)
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Nocturnes (2023)0/4

Lumiere (2000)4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lumiere (2000)
Sillage & projection: Lumiere (2000)
Value for money: Lumiere (2000)
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

Nocturnes (2023)Caron

Lumiere (2000)Rochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

3.44/ 5 · 329 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

26%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLumiere (2000)

SillageLumiere (2000)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value60

Category winnerLumiere (2000)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

white floral92%

rose84%

floral77%

fresh69%

green61%

white floral100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

fresh69%

woody61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesEgyptian JasmineRoseHyacinthTuberoseVetiverSandalHoneyGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesNeroliVioletBergamot

Heart

RoseHoneysuckleTuberoseHyacinthYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

VanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose and Hyacinth. Durations are only published for Nocturnes (2023), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Work 37%Date 29%Casual 25%Party 9%

Men4

Unisex16

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,571

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,146

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerLumiere (2000)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nocturnes (2023) by Caron revives a heritage floral profile with modern clarity. The first spray releases a fizzy rush of aldehydes that smells like luxury French bath soap lathered in cold spring water. It feels pristine. Beneath that sparkling sheen lies a green hyacinth stem, creamy Egyptian jasmine, and velvety ro…

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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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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, Nocturnes (2023) or Lumiere (2000)?

Lumiere (2000) takes 4 of 4 categories. Nocturnes (2023) is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Lumiere (2000) is rated 3.44/5 from 329 votes. Choose Nocturnes (2023) for a aldehydic and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere (2000) for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Nocturnes (2023) or Lumiere (2000)?

Lumiere (2000) lasts longest (Lumiere (2000) 70/100, Nocturnes (2023) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nocturnes (2023) or Lumiere (2000)?

Projection is very close: Lumiere (2000) 65/100, Nocturnes (2023) 63/100 for sillage.

Do Nocturnes (2023) and Lumiere (2000) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, rose and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose and Hyacinth.

Is Nocturnes (2023) or Lumiere (2000) better for summer or winter?

Nocturnes (2023) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nocturnes (2023) and Lumiere (2000)?

Nocturnes (2023) features Aldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose, Hyacinth and Tuberose. 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.