Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
White Floral
100%
Rose
80%
Vanilla
73%
Floral
69%
Woody
56%
Powdery
56%
Fresh
55%
Yellow Floral
53%
Green
53%
Sweet
52%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (White Floral, Rose, and Vanilla) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With White Floral, Rose, Vanilla, and Floral among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With White Floral, Rose, Vanilla, and Floral among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Lumiere (2000)byRochasis a Floral fragrance for women.Lumiere (2000)was launched in 1984. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Almairac. Top notes are Aldehydes, Neroli, Violet and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Honeysuckle, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Hyacinth, Jasmine, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cedar and Vetiver.Lumiere or “The Light” appeared in 1984. Its floral composition included: aldehydes, bergamot, fruity and green notes, violet and orange blossom as top; honeysuckle, hyacinth, oriss root, rose, tuberose and ylang-ylang in the middle; and cedar, musk, oakmoss, sandalwood and vetiver at the base. It was re-launched in 2000. Being relatively similar to its forerunner, it became modern; kept its brightness and optimism but became lighter and fruitier. The soft beginning includes floral notes of lily-of-the-valley, honeysuckle, orange blossom along with fruity notes of bergamot and plum; slowly dries to the heart of flowers where Damask rose reigns followed by sweet apricot; to the base of sandalwood, musk, cedar, vanilla, tonka bean and vetiver. This new version of fragrance was created by Michel Almairac.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Lumiere (2000) office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.