Fragrance comparison

Simply vs Lumiere

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 866 ratings analysed

3 wins

Simply

Clinique

3.85857 votes

Rank #29,496 VanillaOzonic

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Lumiere

MAISON ASRAR

4.339 votes

Rank #32,380 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Simply takes 3 of 4 categories.

Simply
Choose it for a vanilla and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lumiere
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Simply3/4

Lumiere1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SimplyClinique

LumiereMAISON ASRAR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 857 votes

Have 34%Had 47%Want 19%

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

857 votes

44%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLumiere

SillageSimply

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSimplyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

ozonic92%

musky84%

aquatic77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

green100%

citrus92%

woody84%

musky77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MelonWhite Flowers

Heart2 to 3 hours

Soybean

Base5 to 7 hours

VanillaWhite MuskWoody Notes

Top

Green NotesBergamot

Heart

MelonGourmand AccordPineapple

Base

Woody NotesWhite MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMelon, Vanilla, White Musk and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Simply, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall94

Winter68

Day100

Night29

Spring67

Summer100

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,496

PerfumerRaymond Matts, Ron Winnegrad

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,380

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSimplyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Simply Clinique by Clinique offers a distinct departure from typical early 2000s florals by pairing cool watery melon with warm steamed soybean and a creamy vanilla base. The scent opens with a crisp splash of melon and fresh white flowers, creating an immediate ozonic and aquatic brightness. As it settles, the centra…

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Lumiere by MAISON ASRAR is a bright, unisex aromatic fruity composition. It opens with sharp green notes and zesty bergamot, transitioning into a playful heart of melon, pineapple, and a sweet gourmand accord. The base grounds this radiant fragrance with a blend of woody notes, white musk, and vanilla, making it a ver…

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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, Simply or Lumiere?

Simply takes 3 of 4 categories. Simply is rated 3.85/5 from 857 votes; Lumiere is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Simply for a vanilla and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Simply or Lumiere?

Lumiere lasts longest (Lumiere 80/100, Simply 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Simply or Lumiere?

Simply projects furthest (Simply 63/100, Lumiere 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Simply and Lumiere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Melon, Vanilla, White Musk and Woody Notes.

Is Simply or Lumiere better for summer or winter?

Simply suits daytime wear; Lumiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Simply and Lumiere?

Simply has top notes of Melon and White Flowers, heart notes of Soybean, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and Woody Notes. Lumiere has top notes of Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Melon, Gourmand Accord and Pineapple, a base of Woody Notes, White Musk and Vanilla.