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Rochas · Sold as feminine
Lumiere (2000)
The quiet luxury of an afternoon in a sunlit room, where fresh flowers and warm woods mingle seamlessly.
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Lumiere (2000)Mid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Lumière (1984) by Rochas, crafted by Michel Almairac, is a floral fragrance that weaves together a blend of white florals, rose, and vanilla. The composition opens with aldehydes and citrus notes like bergamot and neroli, creating an immediate freshness that cuts through the sweetness of rose, honeysuckle, and tuberose in the heart. As it settles into the base, powdery woods and tonka bean add depth and warmth, making Lumière a classic representation of Rochas's elegant heritage.
Apply this fragrance with two sprays — the aldehydes and citrus notes are bright but fleeting. The powdery base will carry through the day, making it ideal for daytime wear that transitions smoothly into evening.
Fig. 01 — Lumiere (2000), Rochas
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Michel Almairac
The master of empiresMichel Almairac is a master perfumer at Robertet whose career spans over forty years and includes some of the most commercially successful fragrances ever created.
“I was always surrounded by scents and smells which is part of life in that city, natural ones from the crops of flowers growing in the fields, and industrial ones as well, from the perfume factories.”
Michel Almairac · Olfactif interview
Designer Rochas
More from the house · founded 1925 · France
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