Bliss vs Serene
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bliss takes 2 of 4 categories.
BlissChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SereneChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bliss2/4
Serene1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bliss
- Sillage & projection
- Serene
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bliss
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BlissElodeSereneShirley MayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
55%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
3%Hate
33 votes
0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBliss
SillageSerene
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
patchouli77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
musky84%
caramel77%
patchouli69%
woody61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and caramel
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Green MandarinStrawberry Leaf
Heart2 to 3 hours
StrawberryCaramelPopcornSorbetVioletPink Jasmine
Base2 to 4 hours
PatchouliRed BerriesMusk
Notes
MuskBig StrawberryPatchouliCaramelStrawberry LeafPopcorn
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesStrawberry Leaf, Caramel, Popcorn and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Bliss, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer56
Fall56
Winter25
Day100
Night18
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,676
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#71,924
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlissHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBliss by Elode is a light floral fruity fragrance centered on bright berries, spun sugar, and subtle earthiness. It opens with tangy green mandarin and crisp strawberry leaf, giving an immediate splash of tart green freshness. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a playful blend of sweet strawberry, melted c…
Reviews →Serene by Shirley May opens with a sugary rush of big strawberry and toasted popcorn, mimicking a familiar sweet-and-savory designer profile. As the scent warms on your skin, the initial fizziness settles into a thick, buttery caramel base, grounded by a earthy patchouli and soft musk. This budget-friendly option is d…
Reviews →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, Bliss or Serene?
Bliss takes 2 of 4 categories. Bliss is rated 3.73/5 from 33 votes; Serene is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bliss for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Serene for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bliss or Serene?
Bliss lasts longest (Bliss 56/100, Serene 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bliss or Serene?
Projection is very close: Serene 54/100, Bliss 52/100 for sillage.
Do Bliss and Serene smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Strawberry Leaf, Caramel, Popcorn and Patchouli.
Is Bliss or Serene better for summer or winter?
Bliss suits daytime wear; Serene suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bliss and Serene?
Bliss has top notes of Green Mandarin and Strawberry Leaf, heart notes of Strawberry, Caramel, Popcorn and Sorbet, a base of Patchouli, Red Berries and Musk. Serene features Musk, Big Strawberry, Patchouli, Caramel and Strawberry Leaf.
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