Fragrance comparison

Varens Love vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 362 ratings analysed

Varens Love

Ulric de Varens · 2007

4.1822 votes

Rank #35,277 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,212 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lumiere Original takes 4 of 5 categories.

Varens Love
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lumiere Original
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Varens Love1/5

Lumiere Original4/5

Ratings & consensus: Lumiere Original
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lumiere Original
Sillage & projection: Lumiere Original
Value for money: Varens Love
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

Varens LoveUlric de Varens

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

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

27%Love

68%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLumiere Original

SillageLumiere Original

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value59

Category winnerVarens LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

powdery74%

musky65%

rose56%

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Varens Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2007

Reviews4

Overall rank#3,212

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Varens Love presents a straightforward, clean floral woody musk profile designed for everyday comfort. The first spray delivers an energetic splash of tart bergamot and honeyed orange blossom, releasing a sunny bath-soap crispness across the skin. Within twenty minutes, the sharper citrus fades smoothl…

Reviews →

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, Varens Love or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original takes 4 of 5 categories. Varens Love is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose Varens Love for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Varens Love or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original lasts longest (Lumiere Original 70/100, Varens Love 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Love or Lumiere Original?

Lumiere Original projects furthest (Lumiere Original 67/100, Varens Love 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Love and Lumiere Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Varens Love or Lumiere Original better for summer or winter?

Varens Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Love and Lumiere Original?

Varens Love has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and 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.