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Bliss vs Liz Claiborne

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

Updated 734 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liz Claiborne takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Bliss

    Choose it for a green and ozonic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer.

  • Liz Claiborne

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Bliss1/7
Liz Claiborne6/7
Ratings & consensus
Liz Claiborne
Community sentiment
Liz Claiborne
Longevity
Liz Claiborne
Sillage & projection
Liz Claiborne
Value for money
Liz Claiborne
Versatility
Bliss
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Liz Claiborne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
BlissBliss
Liz ClaiborneLiz Claiborne
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.60/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
3.75/ 5 · 623 votes
Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%
Category winnerLiz ClaiborneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
50%Like
2%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate

111 votes

27%Love
45%Like
7%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate

623 votes

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity46
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityLiz Claiborne

SillageLiz Claiborne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value79
Category winnerLiz ClaiborneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
ozonic83%
aquatic65%
white floral48%
citrus30%
floral100%
white floral92%
green84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both green and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CucumberGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
LilyYlang-Ylang
Base
Violet
Top
MarigoldFreesiaCarnationGreen NotesPeachLilyMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
NarcissusTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilacJasmineYlang-YlangRoseViolet
Base
OakmossSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Lily and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring66
Summer100
Fall0
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBlissMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men1
Unisex11
Women89
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,142

PerfumerCecile Hua

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#2,773

PerfumerNicholas Calderone

Launched—

Reviews134

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bliss by Bliss launches with a splash of chilled cucumber, bitter bergamot, and chopped stem greenery. Nose Cecile Hua built this 2010 Eau de Toilette around the soothing herbal aroma of Bliss Spa facilities. The center moves quickly from sharp citrus into pale lily blossoms and a touch of tropical ylang-ylang. As the…

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Liz Claiborne opens with a bitter pop of marigold, crisp green notes, and tart mandarin orange before plunging into a dense floral heart of narcissus, tuberose, and carnation. Dry-down settles into earthy oakmoss and warm sandalwood. It suits crisp spring mornings when you want a bold 1980s green floral presence that …

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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, Bliss or Liz Claiborne?

Liz Claiborne takes 6 of 7 categories. Bliss is rated 3.60/5 from 111 votes; Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 votes. Choose Bliss for a green and ozonic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer. Choose Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bliss or Liz Claiborne?

Liz Claiborne lasts longest (Liz Claiborne 67/100, Bliss 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bliss or Liz Claiborne?

Liz Claiborne projects furthest (Liz Claiborne 60/100, Bliss 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bliss and Liz Claiborne smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and white floral accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Lily and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Bliss or Liz Claiborne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bliss is the stronger pick. For winter, Liz Claiborne is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bliss and Liz Claiborne?

Bliss has top notes of Cucumber, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Violet. Liz Claiborne has top notes of Marigold, Freesia, Carnation and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.

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