Fragrance comparison

Allure vs Sillage

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,003 ratings analysed

3 wins

Allure

Chanel

4.075,999 votes

Rank #26,553 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Sillage

Marilyn Miglin

4.254 votes

Rank #43,574 FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Allure takes 3 of 5 categories.

Allure
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sillage
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Allure3/5

Sillage2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AllureChanel

SillageMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 5,999 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

5,999 votes

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAllure

SillageSillage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSillageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

fresh61%

floral100%

amber88%

marine77%

aquatic65%

aromatic53%

fresh42%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonMandarin OrangePeachPassionfruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleJasmineMagnoliaFreesiaWater LilyOrange BlossomPeonyMay Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

Floral NotesMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

Water LilyHortensiaOrchidMagnolia

Base2 to 3 hours

Sea NotesAmberSandalwood

Category winnerAllureLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,553

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAllureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Allure strips away the loud aldehydes of older house classics in favor of bright fruit and radiant florals. Spray it on and the mandarin orange flashes immediately. It is crisp. Juicy white peach arrives seconds later, rounded by honeysuckle and water lily that keep the heart dewy rather than syrupy. As the hou…

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Sillage by Marilyn Miglin delivers an unusual pairing of oceanic freshness and rich warmth. The scent begins with bright mandarin orange and general floral notes, creating a crisp and radiant opening. In the heart, watery petals take over as water lily, hortensia, orchid, and magnolia provide a lush floral bouquet wit…

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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, Allure or Sillage?

Allure takes 3 of 5 categories. Allure is rated 4.07/5 from 5,999 votes; Sillage is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Allure for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sillage for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Allure or Sillage?

Allure lasts longest (Allure 73/100, Sillage 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Allure or Sillage?

Sillage projects furthest (Sillage 75/100, Allure 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Allure and Sillage smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Magnolia, Water Lily and Sandalwood.

Is Allure or Sillage better for summer or winter?

Allure suits daytime wear; Sillage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Allure and Sillage?

Allure has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. Sillage has top notes of Floral Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Hortensia, Orchid and Magnolia, a base of Sea Notes, Amber and Sandalwood.