Fragrance comparison

Alizee vs Gilda

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 187 ratings analysed

Alizee

Detaille

4.05112 votes

Rank #15,375 Yellow FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Gilda

Pierre Wulff

4.5575 votes

Rank #25,397 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gilda takes 6 of 7 categories.

Alizee
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gilda
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alizee1/7

Gilda6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlizeeDetaille

GildaPierre Wulff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%

4.55/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 32%Had 17%Want 51%

Category winnerGildaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

112 votes

61%Love

35%Like

1%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerGildaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityGilda

SillageGilda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value82

Category winnerGildaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

VioletAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodBenzoinVanillePatchouli

Top

PineappleTarragonAfrican Orange FlowerBergamot

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangOrchidJasmineCarnationRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanilleSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Alizee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day100

Night53

Spring46

Summer57

Fall100

Winter64

Day55

Night100

Category winnerGildaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex17

Women76

Work 35%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 9%

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,375

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#25,397

PerfumerFrancis Camail

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlizeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille Alizee opens with an invigorating burst of Amalfi lemon, crisp bergamot, and sweet violet petals. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens, revealing a rich floral heart dominated by narcissus, lush ylang-ylang, and orange blossom. A gentle jasmine accord adds classic depth without sharpness. As the sc…

Reviews →

Released in the mid-1980s, Gilda by Pierre Wulff is a bold vintage floral with a heavy footprint. It balances a sweet tropical opening against a dry woodiness. A sharp bite of tarragon cuts through syrupy pineapple, leading into a dense wall of white flowers. This scent suits collectors who appreciate the loud, unfilt…

Reviews →

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, Alizee or Gilda?

Gilda takes 6 of 7 categories. Alizee is rated 4.05/5 from 112 votes; Gilda is rated 4.55/5 from 75 votes. Choose Alizee for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gilda for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alizee or Gilda?

Gilda lasts longest (Gilda 76/100, Alizee 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alizee or Gilda?

Projection is very close: Gilda 72/100, Alizee 70/100 for sillage.

Do Alizee and Gilda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Jasmine.

Is Alizee or Gilda better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gilda is the stronger pick. For winter, Gilda is the stronger pick. Alizee suits daytime wear; Gilda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alizee and Gilda?

Alizee has top notes of Violet, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vanille and Patchouli. Gilda has top notes of Pineapple, Tarragon, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin.