Fragrance comparison

Blur vs Lilac

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blur

FUMparFUM

4.3113 votes

Rank #41,914 FreshFloral

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72%scent match

Closely related

Lilac

FUMparFUM

3.003 votes

Rank #64,847 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blur takes 4 of 5 categories.

Blur
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lilac
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blur4/5

Lilac1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlurFUMparFUM

LilacFUMparFUM

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBlur

SillageBlur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLilacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

floral86%

musky72%

amber58%

green44%

powdery30%

floral100%

fresh83%

green65%

musky48%

powdery30%

Scent match72%Closely related · both floral, fresh and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Arctic Bramble

Heart2-4 hrs

Hedione

Base6-8+ hrs

Egyptian MuskWhite MuskWhite Amber

Notes

LilacHedioneMuskBlood GrapefruitWhite Amber

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerBlurLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,914

PerfumerAistis Mickevičius

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,847

PerfumerAistis Mickevičius

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

FUMparFUM Blur is an ethereal musk built around crisp Arctic bramble, luminous hedione, and a soft bed of Egyptian musk. The first spray releases a brisk, tart wild berry splash that feels cool and refreshing. Within twenty minutes, the sheer floral hedione expands into an airy green haze. It never turns syrupy or clo…

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FUMparFUM Lilac captures the exact aroma of blooming purple bushes after a brisk May shower. A sharp burst of tart blood grapefruit cuts through the initial spray, waking up your nose before the real floral drama begins. It quickly softens. The true heart smells like crushed green lilac stems, dewy petals, and radiant…

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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, Blur or Lilac?

Blur takes 4 of 5 categories. Blur is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes; Lilac is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Blur for a fresh and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lilac for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blur or Lilac?

Blur lasts longest (Blur 71/100, Lilac 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blur or Lilac?

Blur projects furthest (Blur 42/100, Lilac 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blur and Lilac smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and musky accords. Common notes include Hedione, Egyptian Musk and White Amber.

Is Blur or Lilac better for summer or winter?

Blur suits daytime wear; Lilac suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blur and Lilac?

Blur has top notes of Arctic Bramble, heart notes of Hedione, a base of Egyptian Musk, White Musk and White Amber. Lilac features Lilac, Hedione, Musk, Blood Grapefruit and White Amber.