Fragrance comparison

Bongo Men vs Lírio

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 278 ratings analysed

Bongo Men

Iconix

3.3010 votes

Rank #62,812 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lírio

Natura

4.12268 votes

Rank #31,741 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lírio takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bongo Men
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lírio
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Bongo Men1/5

Lírio4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bongo MenIconix

LírioNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 37%Want 32%

4.12/ 5 · 268 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerLírioRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

39%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLírio

SillageBongo Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value77

Category winnerLírioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral88%

woody77%

powdery65%

fresh spicy53%

musky42%

white floral100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPomeloOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

LilyJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodWhite Musk

Top

PearPomeloKiwiLimeBasilPlum

Heart

LilyJasmineGardeniaGeraniumViolet

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Lily and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Bongo Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men1

Unisex16

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#31,741

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLírioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bongo Men by Iconix opens with a sharp burst of bitter pomelo rind, bergamot, and sweet orange flesh. Within ten minutes, the aggressive citrus edge softens into an unexpected heart of waxy lily and dry jasmine petals. Clean sandalwood and powdery white musk anchor the base, giving the composition a rustic, sun-baked …

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Lírio is a bright white floral built around lily, with juicy pear, kiwi and pomelo up top and a soft musky amber base. It opens fresh, slightly tart and fruity, then settles into a clean floral scent that feels airy, feminine and easy to wear. This looks best for spring and daytime use, especially if you like florals …

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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, Bongo Men or Lírio?

Lírio takes 4 of 5 categories. Bongo Men is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes; Lírio is rated 4.12/5 from 268 votes. Choose Bongo Men for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lírio for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bongo Men or Lírio?

They last about the same: Lírio 49/100, Bongo Men 47/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bongo Men or Lírio?

Bongo Men projects furthest (Bongo Men 42/100, Lírio 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bongo Men and Lírio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Lily and Jasmine.

Is Bongo Men or Lírio better for summer or winter?

Bongo Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bongo Men and Lírio?

Bongo Men has top notes of Bergamot, Pomelo and Orange, heart notes of Lily and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and White Musk. Lírio has top notes of Pear, Pomelo, Kiwi and Lime, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Gardenia and Geranium, a base of Musk and Amber.