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Benjoin en Fleur vs Lilac

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

Updated 311 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Benjoin en Fleur takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Benjoin en Fleur

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Lilac

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Benjoin en Fleur5/7
Lilac2/7
Ratings & consensus
Lilac
Community sentiment
Benjoin en Fleur
Longevity
Benjoin en Fleur
Sillage & projection
Benjoin en Fleur
Value for money
Benjoin en Fleur
Versatility
Benjoin en Fleur
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lilac

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Benjoin en FleurClaudio Zucca Parfums
LilacRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 97 votes
Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%
4.04/ 5 · 214 votes
Have 34%Had 16%Want 50%
Category winnerLilacRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
35%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

97 votes

47%Love
32%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerBenjoin en FleurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityBenjoin en Fleur

SillageBenjoin en Fleur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value48
Category winnerBenjoin en FleurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
floral92%
sweet84%
white floral77%
amber69%
yellow floral61%
woody100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
CherryRed FruitsBlueberryAppleBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Ylang-YlangFrangipaniJasmineChampacaHeliotropeOrange BlossomVanilla
Base5 to 8 hours
BenzoinAmberMusk
Top
Bergamot
Heart
HeliotropeVioletOrange BlossomYlang-YlangJasmineRosePeach
Base
AmyrisGingerOrris RootOakmossVanillaPeru BalsamCinnamonCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Benjoin en Fleur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer79
Fall52
Winter40
Day100
Night59
Spring100
Summer74
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBenjoin en FleurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex37
Women61
Men8
Unisex17
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,673

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerLilacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Benjoin en Fleur by Claudio Zucca Parfums opens with a vibrant burst of cherry, blueberry, and tart red fruits balanced by crisp bergamot. As the initial sweetness settles, a lush bouquet of ylang-ylang, frangipani, and jasmine takes over the heart, giving the fragrance a rich, tropical floral body. The base anchors e…

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Roja Dove Lilac wears more like a refined floral bouquet than a true lilac soliflore. Bergamot gives it a polished lift, then violet, heliotrope, orange blossom, jasmine and peach create a soft, powdery heart with a dressed-up feel. As it settles, the woods, moss, vanilla and warm spices add texture rather than heavin…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Benjoin en Fleur or Lilac?

Benjoin en Fleur takes 5 of 7 categories. Benjoin en Fleur is rated 4.05/5 from 97 votes; Lilac is rated 4.04/5 from 214 votes. Choose Benjoin en Fleur for a fruity and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lilac for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Benjoin en Fleur or Lilac?

They last about the same: Benjoin en Fleur 77/100, Lilac 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Benjoin en Fleur or Lilac?

Projection is very close: Benjoin en Fleur 66/100, Lilac 64/100 for sillage.

Do Benjoin en Fleur and Lilac smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Heliotrope.

Is Benjoin en Fleur or Lilac better for summer or winter?

For summer, Benjoin en Fleur is the stronger pick. For winter, Benjoin en Fleur is the stronger pick. Benjoin en Fleur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Benjoin en Fleur and Lilac?

Benjoin en Fleur has top notes of Cherry, Red Fruits, Blueberry and Apple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Frangipani, Jasmine and Champaca, a base of Benzoin, Amber and Musk. Lilac has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Violet, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amyris, Ginger, Orris Root and Oakmoss.

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