Fragrance comparison

Amelia vs Lilac Whisp

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amelia

Ted Baker

3.7446 votes

Rank #20,376 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Lilac Whisp

Skylar

3.0023 votes

Rank #25,338 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amelia takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amelia
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lilac Whisp
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Amelia4/5

Lilac Whisp1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmeliaTed Baker

Lilac WhispSkylar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

3.00/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%

Category winnerAmeliaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

39%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

4%Love

30%Like

26%Ok

39%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityLilac Whisp

SillageAmelia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value58

Category winnerAmeliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

floral69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

floral77%

earthy69%

iris61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondRhubarbMagnolia

Heart

HeliotropeLicoriceJasmine

Base

MapleTonka BeanPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

MagnoliaLavenderSage

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliOrrisHeliotropeVetiver

Base4-6+ hrs

IncenseVanillaAlmondTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Magnolia, Heliotrope and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Lilac Whisp, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer40

Fall100

Winter55

Day100

Night62

Spring54

Summer31

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#25,338

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAmeliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amelia by Ted Baker brings a sweet, powdery floral profile dominated by almond and heliotrope. It wraps you in a comforting warmth that feels ideal for cool autumn days. The scent balances powdery florals with a unique, sugary maple base that prevents it from becoming a standard gourmand option.

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Lilac Whisp by Skylar opens with a brisk blend of herbal sage, soft lavender blossom, and a hint of dewy magnolia petals. Despite the floral name, you will not find actual lilac here. Instead, the fragrance evolves into a powdery, earthy heart dominated by gentle orris, nutty heliotrope, and a dry touch of vetiver. As…

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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, Amelia or Lilac Whisp?

Amelia takes 4 of 5 categories. Amelia is rated 3.74/5 from 46 votes; Lilac Whisp is rated 3.00/5 from 23 votes. Choose Amelia for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lilac Whisp for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amelia or Lilac Whisp?

Lilac Whisp lasts longest (Lilac Whisp 56/100, Amelia 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amelia or Lilac Whisp?

Amelia projects furthest (Amelia 45/100, Lilac Whisp 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amelia and Lilac Whisp smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Almond, Magnolia, Heliotrope and Tonka Bean.

Is Amelia or Lilac Whisp better for summer or winter?

Amelia suits daytime wear; Lilac Whisp suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amelia and Lilac Whisp?

Amelia has top notes of Almond, Rhubarb and Magnolia, heart notes of Heliotrope, Licorice and Jasmine, a base of Maple, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Lilac Whisp has top notes of Magnolia, Lavender and Sage, heart notes of Patchouli, Orris, Heliotrope and Vetiver, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Almond and Tonka Bean.