Fragrance comparison

Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas vs Duke of Burgundy

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 612 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas

Guerlain

3.90523 votes

Rank #10,894 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Duke of Burgundy

Moth and Rabbit Perfumes

3.9289 votes

Rank #15,308 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas takes 5 of 8 categories.

Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Duke of Burgundy
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas5/8

Duke of Burgundy3/8

Ratings & consensus: Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas
Community sentiment: Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas
Longevity: Duke of Burgundy
Sillage & projection: Duke of Burgundy
Value for money: Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas
Versatility: Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas
Note pyramid (duration): Duke of Burgundy
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua Allegoria Angelique LilasGuerlain

Duke of BurgundyMoth and Rabbit Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 523 votes

Have 36%Had 26%Want 38%

3.92/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Angelique LilasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

523 votes

35%Love

31%Like

27%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Angelique LilasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDuke of Burgundy

SillageDuke of Burgundy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value47

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Angelique LilasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

floral92%

powdery84%

amber77%

woody69%

fresh61%

musky100%

powdery91%

animalic83%

leather74%

fruity65%

green56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

JasminePink PepperOrange

Heart2 to 4 hours

AngelicaLilacYlang-Ylang

Base3 to 6 hours

HeliotropeVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

PeachDavanaAngelicaGreen NotesFreesia

Heart2-4 hrs

SkinLeatherOsmanthusCerealsJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVarnish AccordAnimal notesAmberSandalwoodHeliotropeVirginia Cedar

Category winnerDuke of BurgundyLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall23

Winter11

Day100

Night9

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Angelique LilasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men10

Unisex66

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,894

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#15,308

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Angelique LilasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas by Guerlain presents a green, herbal floral profile designed around springtime freshness. Launched in 2007 and composed by Jean-Paul Guerlain, this fragrance opens with crisp orange, subtle jasmine, and a pinch of pink pepper. The core quickly shifts to angelica and cool lilac, supported…

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Duke of Burgundy by Moth and Rabbit Perfumes presents an intimate, tactile scent profile built on velvety leather, ripe peach, and clean musk. Composed by perfumer Mark Buxton, this Eau de Parfum captures the erotic intimacy of Peter Strickland's cult film through an unconventional blend of cozy domestic warmth and qu…

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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, Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas or Duke of Burgundy?

Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas takes 5 of 8 categories. Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas is rated 3.90/5 from 523 votes; Duke of Burgundy is rated 3.92/5 from 89 votes. Choose Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas for a musky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Duke of Burgundy for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas or Duke of Burgundy?

They last about the same: Duke of Burgundy 62/100, Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas or Duke of Burgundy?

Projection is very close: Duke of Burgundy 58/100, Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas 57/100 for sillage.

Do Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas and Duke of Burgundy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Angelica, Heliotrope and Virginia Cedar.

Is Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas or Duke of Burgundy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas is the stronger pick. For winter, Duke of Burgundy is the stronger pick. Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas suits daytime wear; Duke of Burgundy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas and Duke of Burgundy?

Aqua Allegoria Angelique Lilas has top notes of Jasmine, Pink Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Angelica, Lilac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Heliotrope and Virginia Cedar. Duke of Burgundy has top notes of Peach, Davana, Angelica and Green Notes, heart notes of Skin, Leather, Osmanthus and Cereals, a base of Musk, Varnish Accord, Animal notes and Amber.