Fragrance comparison

Red Queen Citrusy Blossom vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 343 ratings analysed

Red Queen Citrusy Blossom

Pupa

4.003 votes

Rank #54,550 WoodyCitrus

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,167 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Red Queen Citrusy Blossom2/4

Lumiere Original2/4

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

Red Queen Citrusy BlossomPupa

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 65%

4.14/ 5 · 340 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

44%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLumiere Original

SillageRed Queen Citrusy Blossom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value59

Category winnerRed Queen Citrusy BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

green77%

powdery69%

musky61%

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomTea Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

Cactus JuiceCasablanca LilyYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,167

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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, Red Queen Citrusy Blossom or Lumiere Original?

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

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

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

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

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

Do Red Queen Citrusy Blossom and Lumiere Original smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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. 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.