Fragrance comparison

Black Lilly vs The Lovers

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Lilly

Queen B

3.8953 votes

Rank #31,212 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

The Lovers

Alchemist Perfumery

3.9260 votes

Rank #32,397 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Lilly takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Lilly
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Lovers
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Black Lilly4/7

The Lovers3/7

Ratings & consensus: The Lovers
Community sentiment: The Lovers
Longevity: Black Lilly
Sillage & projection: Black Lilly
Value for money: The Lovers
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

The LoversAlchemist Perfumery

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 34%Had 27%Want 39%

3.92/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 51%Had 13%Want 36%

Category winnerThe LoversRating 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

25%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

2%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerThe LoversMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBlack Lilly

SillageBlack Lilly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value80

Category winnerThe LoversBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral90%

warm spicy80%

sweet70%

tropical60%

floral50%

white floral100%

citrus86%

vanilla72%

fruity58%

fresh44%

powdery30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and fruity

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

CitrusesPeachApple

Heart

White FlowersJasmineLilyRose

Base

VanillaMuskWoody NotesAmber

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

Spring100

Summer62

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack LillyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,212

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,397

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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The Lovers is a bright, fruity white floral with a soft vanilla musk base. The note list points to a fresh citrus and peachy start, then a classic bouquet of jasmine, lily, rose and airy white flowers. It tends to wear as an easy, feminine floral that suits everyday use, especially in milder weather. If you like your …

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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 The Lovers?

Black Lilly takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Lilly is rated 3.89/5 from 53 votes; The Lovers is rated 3.92/5 from 60 votes. Choose Black Lilly for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Lovers for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Lilly or The Lovers?

Black Lilly lasts longest (Black Lilly 71/100, The Lovers 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Lilly or The Lovers?

Black Lilly projects furthest (Black Lilly 65/100, The Lovers 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Lilly and The Lovers smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Apple and Lily.

Is Black Lilly or The Lovers better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Lovers is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Lilly is the stronger pick. Black Lilly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Lilly and The Lovers?

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. The Lovers has top notes of Citruses, Peach and Apple, heart notes of White Flowers, Jasmine, Lily and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Woody Notes and Amber.