Fragrance comparison

Bistro Waters vs IL

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 234 ratings analysed

Bistro Waters

DS&Durga

3.58190 votes

Rank #18,027 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Lancetti

4.5744 votes

Rank #12,334 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

IL takes 7 of 7 categories.

Bistro Waters
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
IL
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bistro Waters0/7

IL7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bistro WatersDS&Durga

ILLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.57/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 48%Had 29%Want 23%

Category winnerILRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

38%Like

25%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

190 votes

64%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerILMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityIL

SillageIL

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value53

Category winnerILBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

mossy77%

sweet69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

mossy84%

lavender77%

musky69%

herbal61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CorianderPearLime Blossom

Heart2-3 hrs

Green Bell PepperMandarin Orange

Base4-6 hrs

BasilMossNutmeg

Top

LavenderAniseBergamotNeroliArtemisiaBasil

Heart

CarnationGeraniumAldehydesCorianderNutmegFern

Base

MossMuskLeatherAmberVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Basil, Moss and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Bistro Waters, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer100

Fall38

Winter7

Day100

Night22

Spring58

Summer29

Fall100

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Category winnerILMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex54

Women6

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,027

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#12,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerILHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bistro Waters by DS&Durga smells like stepping into a bustling restaurant kitchen prepping for lunch. The green bell pepper hits right away. It delivers a crisp, crunchy vegetal snap backed by crushed coriander seed and dewy lime blossom. Juicy pear adds a fleeting hint of sweetness before peppery basil and damp moss …

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IL by Lancetti launches with a sharp, herbaceous bite that separates it from standard designer offerings. A punchy combination of artemisia, basil, and anise creates a bitter, licorice-tinged freshness that feels bracing on cool autumn mornings. As the scent settles, a clean fern note merges with carnation, giving the…

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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, Bistro Waters or IL?

IL takes 7 of 7 categories. Bistro Waters is rated 3.58/5 from 190 votes; IL is rated 4.57/5 from 44 votes. Choose Bistro Waters for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose IL for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bistro Waters or IL?

IL lasts longest (IL 68/100, Bistro Waters 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bistro Waters or IL?

IL projects furthest (IL 57/100, Bistro Waters 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bistro Waters and IL smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and mossy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Basil, Moss and Nutmeg.

Is Bistro Waters or IL better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bistro Waters is the stronger pick. For winter, IL is the stronger pick. Bistro Waters suits daytime wear; IL suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bistro Waters and IL?

Bistro Waters has top notes of Coriander, Pear and Lime Blossom, heart notes of Green Bell Pepper and Mandarin Orange, a base of Basil, Moss and Nutmeg. IL has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Aldehydes and Coriander, a base of Moss, Musk, Leather and Amber.