Fragrance comparison

Parfum Subtil vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 742 ratings analysed

Parfum Subtil

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2002

4.05402 votes

Rank #24,110 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,146 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere Original takes 6 of 7 categories.

Parfum Subtil
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.
Lumiere Original
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Parfum Subtil1/7

Lumiere Original6/7

Ratings & consensus: Lumiere Original
Community sentiment: Parfum Subtil
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

Parfum SubtilSalvatore Ferragamo

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 402 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 340 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerLumiere OriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

402 votes

44%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerParfum SubtilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLumiere Original

SillageLumiere Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value59

Category winnerLumiere OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet91%

cherry83%

fruity74%

floral65%

green56%

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral, green and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryFruity NotesOrange Blossom

Heart

TulipJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

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Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesFruity Notes, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLumiere OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,110

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched2002

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,146

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salvatore Ferragamo Parfum Subtil is a crisp, sparkling floral fragrance centered on juicy dark cherry, sunny orange blossom, and fresh green tulip petals. Created in 2002 by perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, this scent opens with an energetic splash of sweet fruit and citrus blossoms before gently settling into a…

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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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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, Parfum Subtil or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original takes 6 of 7 categories. Parfum Subtil is rated 4.05/5 from 402 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose Parfum Subtil for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Parfum Subtil or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original lasts longest (Lumiere Original 70/100, Parfum Subtil 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parfum Subtil or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original projects furthest (Lumiere Original 67/100, Parfum Subtil 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parfum Subtil and Lumiere Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, green and floral accords. Common notes include Fruity Notes, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Parfum Subtil or Lumiere Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lumiere Original is the stronger pick. For winter, Parfum Subtil is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parfum Subtil and Lumiere Original?

Parfum Subtil has top notes of Cherry, Fruity Notes and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tulip, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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.