Fragrance comparison

Vivre vs Lumiere Original

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 629 ratings analysed

5 wins

Vivre

Molyneux · 2017

4.42289 votes

Rank #3,117 WoodyAromatic

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Lumiere Original

Rochas

4.14340 votes

Rank #3,501 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vivre takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vivre
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Lumiere Original
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Vivre5/7

Lumiere Original2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VivreMolyneux

Lumiere OriginalRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 289 votes

Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%

4.14/ 5 · 340 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerVivreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

289 votes

44%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

340 votes

Category winnerVivreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityVivre

SillageVivre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value59

Category winnerLumiere OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody84%

aromatic46%

amber38%

floral30%

white floral100%

green92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCorianderGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart

HiacynthJasmineIrisLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossMyrrhSandalwoodVetiverLeatherTonka Bean

Top

AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Green Leaves, Bergamot and Hiacynth. 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

Winter84

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLumiere OriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,117

PerfumerMax Gavarry

Launched2017

Reviews27

Overall rank#3,501

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerVivreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vivre by Molyneux is an easygoing, sweet fragrance that centers on dark plum, juicy peach, and creamy sandalwood. It greets you right away with the scent of simmering dark fruit compote, blending tart black currant and ripe nectar with a clean touch of rose petals and jasmine. As the sweetness settles down, a cozy bas…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vivre or Lumiere Original?

Vivre takes 5 of 7 categories. Vivre is rated 4.42/5 from 289 votes; Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes. Choose Vivre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vivre or Lumiere Original?

Vivre lasts longest (Vivre 75/100, Lumiere Original 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vivre or Lumiere Original?

Vivre projects furthest (Vivre 71/100, Lumiere Original 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vivre and Lumiere Original smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Green Leaves, Bergamot and Hiacynth.

Is Vivre or Lumiere Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lumiere Original is the stronger pick. For winter, Vivre is the stronger pick. Vivre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vivre and Lumiere Original?

Vivre has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Hiacynth, Jasmine, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Myrrh, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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.