Fragrance comparison

Bloodflower vs Lilas

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 127 ratings analysed

Bloodflower

Parfums Quartana

3.57126 votes

Rank #15,174 Soft SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Lilas

Bienaimé

5.001 votes

Rank #51,027 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lilas takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bloodflower
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lilas
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Bloodflower1/4

Lilas3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BloodflowerParfums Quartana

LilasBienaimé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 126 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 71%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

23%Dislike

7%Hate

126 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityLilas

SillageLilas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value100

Category winnerLilasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

anis92%

floral84%

sweet77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AniseLicoriceRosePatchouliAmberCloverOrris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Lily of the ValleyBergamotTarragonCinnamonAniseLemon

Heart

LilacOrange BlossomCarnationTuberoseJasmineVioletRose

Base

SandalwoodAmbergrisoak mossCedarAmberCivetOrrisTonka

InformationalShared notesAnise, Rose, Amber and Orris. Durations are only published for Bloodflower, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer44

Fall100

Winter71

Day62

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex72

Women23

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,174

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#51,027

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBloodflowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bloodflower by Parfums Quartana is an unconventional oriental floral built around sharp, bittersweet contrasts. The fragrance opens with an intense blast of black licorice and spicy anise, accented by fresh green clover. As the initial sharpness settles, a rich, velvety rose emerges alongside earthy patchouli and powd…

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Lilas by Bienaimé is a Floral fragrance for women. Lilas was launched in 1936. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, Tarragon, Cinnamon, Anise and Lemon; middle notes are Lilac, Orange Blossom, Carnation, Tuberose, Jasmine, Violet and Rose; base notes are Sandal…

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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, Bloodflower or Lilas?

Lilas takes 3 of 4 categories. Bloodflower is rated 3.57/5 from 126 votes; Lilas is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bloodflower for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lilas for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bloodflower or Lilas?

Lilas lasts longest (Lilas 100/100, Bloodflower 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bloodflower or Lilas?

Lilas projects furthest (Lilas 100/100, Bloodflower 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bloodflower and Lilas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Anise, Rose, Amber and Orris.

Is Bloodflower or Lilas better for summer or winter?

Bloodflower suits evening wear; Lilas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bloodflower and Lilas?

Bloodflower features Anise, Licorice, Rose, Patchouli and Amber. Lilas has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, Tarragon and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lilac, Orange Blossom, Carnation and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, oak moss and Cedar.