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Carolina Herrera Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera vs Rochas Lumiere Original
Lumiere Original is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
ApricotOrange BlossomGreen NotesBrazilian RosewoodBergamot
Heart
Indian TuberoseJasmineSpanish JasmineYlang-YlangNarcissusHoneysuckleHiacynthLily-of-the-Valley
Base
CivetMuskAmberOakmossSandalwoodVetiverCedar
Accords
White floral
100%
Tuberose
59%
Green
59%
Animalic
57%
Woody
54%
Yellow floral
53%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera is a Floral fragrance for women. Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera was launched in 1988. Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera was created by Carlos Benaïm, Clement Gavarry and Rosendo Mateu. Top notes are Apricot, Orange Blossom, Green Notes, Brazilian Rosewood and Bergamot; middle notes are Indian Tuberose, Jasmine, Spanish Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus, Honeysuckle, Hiacynth and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Civet, Musk, Amber, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar. This fragrance is the essence of Carolina Herrera's style, embodiment of elegance and femininity, recommended for everyday use. The top notes are elegant jasmine and refined tuberose. The base consists of warm wood and amber. The fragrance was released in 1998.
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Notes
Top
AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot
Heart
NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root
Base
OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar
Accords
White floral
100%
Green
79%
Woody
71%
Yellow floral
68%
Floral
66%
Powdery
62%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Lumiere Original by Rochas is a Oriental fragrance for women. Lumiere Original was launched in 1984. The nose behind this fragrance is Nicolas Mamounas. Top notes are Aldehydes, Violet, Orange Blossom, Green Leaves, Fruity Notes and Bergamot; middle notes are Narcissus, Hiacynth, Tuberose, Honeysuckle, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orris Root; base notes are Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk, Vetiver and Cedar.
Notes in Common
48% sharedShared (13)
Orange BlossomBergamotJasmineYlang-YlangNarcissusHoneysuckleHiacynthLily-of-the-ValleyMuskOakmossSandalwoodVetiverCedar
Only in Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera
ApricotGreen NotesBrazilian RosewoodIndian TuberoseSpanish JasmineCivetAmber
Only in Lumiere Original
AldehydesVioletGreen LeavesFruity NotesTuberoseRoseOrris Root
Rating
3.84vs4.14
Ratings
2,088vs341
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
1988vs1984
Which should I buy?
Lumiere Original is the community's favourite of the two.
- Lumiere Original is rated higher by the community: 4.14 from 341 ratings, against 3.84 from 2,088.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera and "moderate" for Lumiere Original.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera versus "moderate" for Lumiere Original.
- Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera is voted best for winter and fall; Lumiere Original for spring.
- Carolina Herrera is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Rochas is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Lumiere Original if you want the higher-rated option; pick Carolina Herrera by Carolina Herrera if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.