Fragrance comparison

Black Lilly vs Imagine

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

Black Lilly

Queen B

3.8953 votes

Rank #31,212 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Imagine

Jean Louis Vermeil

4.0331 votes

Rank #43,464 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imagine takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Lilly
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Imagine
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Lilly3/7

Imagine4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black LillyQueen B

ImagineJean Louis Vermeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 34%Had 27%Want 39%

4.03/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 40%Had 23%Want 38%

Category winnerImagineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

42%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerImagineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityImagine

SillageImagine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlack LillyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral90%

warm spicy80%

sweet70%

tropical60%

floral50%

fruity100%

woody92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MangoFruity NotesPeachAppleRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

LilySpicy NotesFloral Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

Oriental notes

Top

Black CurrantPineappleRaspberryPeachGrapefruitThymeAppleBergamot

Heart

RoseLilyClovesYlang-YlangHoneysuckleJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPeach, Apple and Lily. Durations are only published for Black Lilly, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer58

Fall83

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night83

Category winnerBlack LillyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 33%Party 28%Casual 26%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,212

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack LillyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Lilly by Queen B delivers an immediate punch of juicy mango, sweet peach, and tart red berries that feels bright, plush, and distinctly tropical. Give the opening two minutes to clear its initial alcohol bite. Once it settles, a spicy white lily emerges to keep the fruit from turning syrupy. Warm oriental notes …

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Imagine by Jean Louis Vermeil brings back the bold, fruity green spirit of 1989. It opens with sharp black currant and tart pineapple before settling into a deep base of oakmoss and patchouli. This fragrance suits collectors who love complex, vintage woody florals that perform well in cool autumn weather.

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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, Black Lilly or Imagine?

Imagine takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Lilly is rated 3.89/5 from 53 votes; Imagine is rated 4.03/5 from 31 votes. Choose Black Lilly for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Imagine for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Lilly or Imagine?

They last about the same: Imagine 73/100, Black Lilly 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Lilly or Imagine?

Imagine projects furthest (Imagine 71/100, Black Lilly 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Lilly and Imagine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Apple and Lily.

Is Black Lilly or Imagine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Lilly is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Lilly is the stronger pick. Black Lilly suits evening wear; Imagine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Lilly and Imagine?

Black Lilly has top notes of Mango, Fruity Notes, Peach and Apple, heart notes of Lily, Spicy Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Oriental notes. Imagine has top notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Raspberry and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Lily, Cloves and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.